5 Øre - Olav V (Trial strike) 1973 front 5 Øre - Olav V (Trial strike) 1973 back
5 Øre - Olav V (Trial strike) 1973 photo
© Kjetil Kvist

5 Øre - Olav V Trial strike

1973 year
Bronze 3.3 g 18.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Olav V (1957-1991)
Type
Pattern
Year
1973
Value
5 Øre 0.05 NOK = USD 0.0047
Currency
Krone (1875-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
18.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#399807
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Denomination, state name, mint marks, and the date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
AB ØRE ØH
NORGE
1973

Translation: Norway

Designer: Øivind Hansen

Comment

Wider rim and heavier than circulation coin

 

JKL P72.1

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Øre - Olav V (Trial strike) 1973 from Norway, made of Bronze weighing 3.3 g, is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1973 as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was only produced in small quantities for testing purposes. As a result, it is considered a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists, particularly those interested in Norwegian coins.