Uppsala Universitet, CC0

2 Kroner – Norway

Context

Years: 1878–1904

Issuer: Norway

Period:

Ruler: Oscar II

Currency:

(since 1875)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,128,700

Material

Diameter: 31 mm

Weight: 15 g

Silver weight: 12.00 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 80% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #359

Numista: #15295

Value

Exchange value: 2 NOK = $0.21

Bullion value: $32.95

Obverse

Inscription:

OSCAR II NORGES o. SVER. KONGE

⋆ BRODERFOLKENES VEL ⋆

Translation:

OSCAR II NORWAY'S AND SWEDEN'S KING

⋆ THE BROTHER PEOPLES' WELFARE ⋆

Script: Latin

Languages: Swedish, Norwegian

Engraver: Lea Ahlborn

Inscription:

2 KRONER

18 ⚒ 90

Script: Latin

Engraver: Lea Ahlborn

Reeded

Name	Mark
Norwegian Mint	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1878	—	300,000
1885	—	25,000
1887	—	25,000
1888	—	25,000
1890	—	100,000
1892	—	50,000
1893	—	75,000
1894	—	75,000
1897	—	50,000
1898	—	50,000
1900	—	125,000
1902	—	153,100
1904	—	75,600

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