2 Kronor - Oscar II


Silver (.800)	15 g	31 mm

Description

Issuer	Sweden
King	Oscar II (1872-1907)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1906-1907
Value	2 Kronor (2&nbspSEK)
Currency	Krona (1873-date)
Composition	Silver (.800)
Weight	15 g
Diameter	31 mm
Thickness	2.17 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	30 June 2017
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#7998
Rarity index	24%

Reverse

Crowned Coat of arms held by lion supporters at sides, with motto on a scroll below arms and supporters. Above the value and below, near rim, the date with mintmarks at sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 KRONOR
SVERIGES VÄL
1907 E.B.

Translation: The welfare of Sweden

Edge

Milled

Comment

This coin is the last design out of four types (as defined by Krause) of 2 kronor coins minted under the reign of Oscar II. The most striking modifications include a seventh, quite robust portrait of the king and a different motto. Norway, in a personal union with Sweden since 1814, regained its sovereignity in October 1905, hence the removal of "och Norges" in the lettering.

Interesting fact

The coin features an image of King Oscar II on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Sweden. The coin was minted during a time when Sweden was still using the silver standard, which means that the coin's value was based on the weight of silver it contained. The 2 Kronor coin was a significant denomination at the time, and it was used for many transactions, including buying goods and services. Today, this coin is a valuable collector's item and is highly sought after by numismatists.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1906 EB	112468	-	-	-	-	-	-
1907 EB	300573	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Kronor - Oscar II 1906-1907 coin.