2 Øre - Olav V (small script) 1958 front 2 Øre - Olav V (small script) 1958 back
2 Øre - Olav V (small script) 1958 photo
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2 Øre - Olav V small script

1958 year
Bronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) 4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Olav V (1957-1991)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1958
Value
2 Øre (0.02&nbspNOK)
Currency
Krone (1875-date)
Composition
Bronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1975
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#4934
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Black grouse (Lyrurus or Tetrao tetrix) facing right, year above, country below, value on right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1958
2
ØRE
NORGE

Engraver: Per Palle Storm

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Øre coin from Norway, featuring King Olav V, was the smallest denomination coin in circulation during its time and was commonly used for everyday transactions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1958  2700000 - - - - - -

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