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20 Kroner – Norway

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1874 Norway circulation coins

Context

Years: 1874–1875

Issuer: Norway

Period:

Ruler: Oscar II

Currency:

(since 1875)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 302,500

Material

Diameter: 23 mm

Weight: 8.96 g

Gold weight: 8.06 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #348

Numista: #38994

Value

Exchange value: 20 NOK = $2.09

Bullion value: $1268.16

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

Reverse

Inscription:

20 KRONER

5 | SP=

18 75

124 Stk. ⚒ 1 Kil. f. G.

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Norwegian Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1874	—	197,500
1875	—	105,000

Series: 1874 Norway circulation coins

💎 Very Rare