Sweden - Oskar II - 2 Kronor 1877

Country: Sweden Kingdom - Oskar II (1829-1872-1907) 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1877 (1876-1880)
Value: 2 Kronor (2 SEK)
Currency: Krona (1873-Date)
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 14.6 g.
Diameter: 31 mm
Grade: VG10
Shape: Round
Mintage: 167,976
References: KM# 742 (type 1, last 7 different )

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

Lettering:
OSCAR II SVERIGES O. 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 arms there is the value. Below, near rim, the date with at sides the mintmark.

Lettering:
2 KRONOR
BRÖDRAFOLKENS VÄL
1877 E.B.

Translation: The welfare of the brother peoples.

Edge:
Milled.

Comments:
Three types can be found, easy to recognize:
Type 1 - Small date, 5 mm. wide.
Type 2 - Large date, 6 mm. wide and large E.B.
Type 3 - Large date, 6 mm. wide and short E.B.

Referencia : KM# 742

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

Colección : Kingdom of Sweden