2 Öre - Gustaf V 1942-1950 front 2 Öre - Gustaf V 1942-1950 back
2 Öre - Gustaf V 1942-1950 photo
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2 Öre - Gustaf V

 
Iron 3.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustaf V (1907-1950)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1942-1950
Value
2 Öre (0.02&nbspSEK)
Currency
Krona (1873-date)
Composition
Iron
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4033
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

The Three crowns of Sweden divides value in letters at base of lower crown. Above the crowns there is the value in number and below the mintmark of Stockholm mint.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
TVÅ ÖRE

Translation: Two Öre

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coins in iron minted to replace those in bronze, due to metal shortages during and after World War II

Variant 1949, long / short 9: