50 Øre / 15 Skilling - Oscar II 1874-1875 front 50 Øre / 15 Skilling - Oscar II 1874-1875 back
50 Øre / 15 Skilling - Oscar II 1874-1875 photo
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50 Øre / 15 Skilling - Oscar II

 
Silver (.600) 5 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Oscar II (1872-1905)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1874-1875
Value
50 Øre = 15 Skilling (0.50&nbspNOK)
Currency
Krone (1875-date)
Composition
Silver (.600)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#24394
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Norwegian Lion with crown and leaves

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 øre
15 Sk

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Øre / 15 Skilling - Oscar II 1874-1875 coin from Norway is that it was minted during a time of monetary union between Norway and Sweden. The coin was part of a standardized currency system that was implemented in 1873, which aimed to create a uniform currency system across the two countries. This coin, in particular, was minted in 1874 and 1875, and it features the image of King Oscar II on one side and the denomination and country name on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was also a notable feature, as it was a common practice in coinage during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1874  160000 - - - - - -
1875  640000 - - - - - -

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