Norway 1899 ore

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck for Norway by the Swedish authorities 1876-78, 1884-85, 1889-99 and 1902. It is common in circulated condition, as depicted here, but scarce choice. Similar coins circulated in Denmark and Sweden.

Recorded mintage: 4,500,000.

Specification: 2 g, bronze, 16 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 352.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.

Link to:

• 1889 2 øre
• 1889-⚒ 10 øre
• 1889 krone
• 1896 5 øre
• 1897 øre
• 1898 25 øre
• 1899-⚒ 50 øre
• 1900 25 øre
• Coins and currency dated 1899