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2 Öre - Oscar I Pattern strike, Type II
1853 year| Copper | 4.2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Oscar I (1844-1859) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | 2 Öre (0.02) |
| Currency | Riksdaler riksmynt (1855-1873) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#190153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value on four lines with lettering on sides, date below and the three crowns of Sweden above.
Lettering:
PROF MYNT
2
ÖRE
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200 Rd.
AF 100 U.
1853
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Öre - Oscar I (Pattern strike, Type II) 1853 from Sweden made of Copper weighing 4.2 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only 150 pieces minted. It is considered a significant piece of numismatic history, as it was created during a brief period of transition in the Swedish monetary system, and features a unique design that was not used in the final version of the coin.
