Oskar II of Sweden - 2 Kronor 1893

Country: Sweden - King Oskar II (1872-1907)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1893 (1890-1904)
Value: 2 Kronor (2 SEK)
Currency: Krona (1873-Date)
Composition: Silver (.800)
Mintage: 48,827
Weight: 14.7 g.
Diameter: 31 mm
Thickness: 2.17 mm
Grade: VG10
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes, 06-30-2017
References: KM# 761

Obverse:
Head of King Oscar II facing left, with engraver initials below neck. Legend around rim.

Lettering:
OSCAR II SVERIGES OCH NORGES KONUNG
L.A.

Translation: Oscar II King of Sweden and Norway.

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 Mint marks.

Lettering:
2 KRONOR
BRÖDRAFOLKENS VÄL
1893 E.B.

Translation: The welfare of the brother peoples.

Edge:
Milled.

Comments:
This coin is the last design out of four types (as defined by Krause) of 2 kronor coins minted under the reign of Oscar II. The most striking modifications include a seventh, quite robust portrait of the king and a different motto. Norway, in a personal union with Sweden since 1814, regained its sovereignity in October 1905, hence the removal of "och Norges" in the lettering.

Referenz : KM# 761

Quelle : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...

Sammlung : Kingdom of Sweden