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| − | This specimen was lot 1890 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €120 (about US$163 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''NORVEGE, Oscar II (1872-1905), AR 2 kroner, 1878. Très Beau.'' (kingdom of [[Norway]], Oscar II, 1872-1905, silver two kronor of 1878. Very Fine.)"</blockquote> This type was struck 1878, 1885-94, 1897-1904. It was accompanied by a silver fifty øre and [[Norway 1878 krone|one krone]] of similar design. Many dates are very scarce. | + | This specimen was lot 1890 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €120 (about US$163 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''NORVEGE, Oscar II (1872-1905), AR 2 kroner, 1878. Très Beau.'' (kingdom of [[Norway]], Oscar II, 1872-1905, silver two kronor of 1878. Very Fine.)"</blockquote> This type was struck 1878, 1885-94, 1897-1904. It was accompanied by a silver [[Norway 1877 50 ore|fifty øre]] and [[Norway 1878 krone|one krone]] of similar design. Many dates are very scarce. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 300,000. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 300,000. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
| − | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | + | * Bjorne Ahlström, Yngve Almer and Bengt Hemmingson, ''Sveriges Mynt, 1521-1977, the Coinage of Sweden.'' Stockholm: Numismatika Bokforlaget AB, 1976. |
| + | * Aamlid, J. O., B. Ahlström, K Jonsson and G. Thesen, ''Norges Mynter fra 995-1992'', Stockholm: Numismatika Bokförlaget AB, 1991. | ||
| + | * Thesen, Gunnar, Georg Klammt and Eirik Mye, ''Norges Mynter, perioden 1814-2023'', Oslo: Nordfrim Norge, 2023. | ||
| + | * 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. | ||
* <sup>[1]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, et al., ''Vente Publique 149: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations,'' Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, et al., ''Vente Publique 149: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations,'' Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021. | ||
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| + | * [[Norway 1877 50 ore|1877-⚒ 50 øre]] | ||
| + | * [[Norway 1877 10 kroner|1877-⚒ 10 kroner]] | ||
* [[Norway 1878 krone|1878 krone]] | * [[Norway 1878 krone|1878 krone]] | ||
* [[Norway 1878 20 kroner|1878 20 kroner]] | * [[Norway 1878 20 kroner|1878 20 kroner]] | ||
| + | * [[Norway 1888 2 kroner|1888 2 kroner]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1878]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1878]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from Jean Elsen sale 149]] | [[Category:Selections from Jean Elsen sale 149]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:39, 21 March 2025
This specimen was lot 1890 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €120 (about US$163 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"NORVEGE, Oscar II (1872-1905), AR 2 kroner, 1878. Très Beau. (kingdom of Norway, Oscar II, 1872-1905, silver two kronor of 1878. Very Fine.)"
This type was struck 1878, 1885-94, 1897-1904. It was accompanied by a silver fifty øre and one krone of similar design. Many dates are very scarce.
Recorded mintage: 300,000.
Specification: 15 g, 0.800 fine silver, 31 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 359, A.B.H. 17.
- Bjorne Ahlström, Yngve Almer and Bengt Hemmingson, Sveriges Mynt, 1521-1977, the Coinage of Sweden. Stockholm: Numismatika Bokforlaget AB, 1976.
- Aamlid, J. O., B. Ahlström, K Jonsson and G. Thesen, Norges Mynter fra 995-1992, Stockholm: Numismatika Bokförlaget AB, 1991.
- Thesen, Gunnar, Georg Klammt and Eirik Mye, Norges Mynter, perioden 1814-2023, Oslo: Nordfrim Norge, 2023.
- 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.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 149: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.
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