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Norway 2 øre 1899

Norway · 1899 · 2 øre

UncommonAU · About uncirculated

€5.30estimate in AU

1,000,000coins minted

N4128 KM353

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The coin's story

The 2-øre coin of Norway from 1899 was issued under the reign of King Oscar II (king of the Union of Sweden and Norway). It is of intermediate size and is part of the bronze series of low-value coins from the late 19th century.

Obverse

Ocr= | II

Design: The shield of the Kingdom of Norway crowned. The shield contains the Norwegian Lion (a crowned lion facing left, holding a halberd).
Legend: O.C.R. II (initials and Roman numeral of Oscar II), divided on either side of the crown and the shield.

Reverse

2 ØRE 18 ⚒ 99

Main design: The value and the date are inscribed at the centre.
Legend: The value 2 ØRE is inscribed in two lines. The date 1899 is inscribed at the bottom.
Detail: The value is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves (traditional symbol of strength and longevity). The mint mark of Kongsberg (⚒, the crossed hammers) separates the digits 18 and 99 of the year.