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Norway 1 øre 1906

Norway · 1906 · 1 øre
UncommonVF · Very fine
€4.50estimate in VF
3,000,000coins minted
N24380 KM361
JSReference number JSJS-AVVH1
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The coin's story

The 1-øre coin of Norway from 1906 is historically significant as it is one of the first coins struck for King Haakon VII, marking the end of the Union with Sweden and the beginning of Norwegian independence in 1905. This coin is from the first series of the king, which was issued over only two years (1906-1907).

    ObverseThe obverse presents symbols of the new Norwegian sovereignty.

    H | VII
    Design
    The centre is dominated by the crowned rectangular shield bearing the Norwegian Lion (a crowned lion facing left, holding a halberd). A second lion (part of the crown) is visible above the shield.
    Legend
    H VII (initials and Roman numeral of Haakon VII), on either side of the shield.

    ReverseThe reverse is a classic design framing the value.

    1 ØRE 19 ⚒ 06
    Main design
    The value 1 ØRE is inscribed in two lines at the centre, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves.
    Inscriptions
    The date 19⚒06 is inscribed below the wreath, at the bottom of the coin.
    Punch
    The Kongsberg mint punch (⚒, the crossed hammers) separates the digits 19 and 06.

    Specifications

    • Denomination1 øre
    • Year1906
    • Mintage3,000,000
    • MintKongsberg
    • MaterialBronze
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter16 mm
    • Thickness1.3 mm
    • Weight1.98 g
    • EdgePlain
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    1 øre 16 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

    Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.3 mm.

    Composition

    Copper100 %

    Reference catalogues

    N24380Numista KM361Krause (Standard Catalog of World Coins)

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    18671986

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