Sweden 2 Kronor - Oscar II, 1880

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Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Krona (1873 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 2 Kronor
Year 1880
Ruler Oscar II (1872–1907)
Composition Bimetallic: gold centre in silver ring (Central part in gold.)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 15.1
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Kronor from Sweden. Issued in 1880. Struck in Bimetallic: gold centre in silver ring (Central part in gold.). Measures 31 mm and weighs 15.1 g.

Obverse
Crowned Coat of arms held by lion supporters at sides with King's motto on a scroll below arms and supporters. Above the value and below, near rim the date with at sides the mintmarks. (The welfare of the brother peoples)
Reverse
Crowned Coat of arms held by lion supporters at sides with King's motto on a scroll below arms and supporters. Above the value and below, near rim the date with at sides the mintmarks. (The welfare of the brother peoples)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1880  — Unique
1880  — Unique, 25.7 grams, struck on thicker planchet.
1880  — Unique. Single metallic (silver), 15.1 grams.

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