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Coin dealer in Oslo, Norway

Norwegian and ancient coins for collectors

Every object is photographed, researched and catalogued – from Norwegian skillings and kroner to Greek and Roman antiquity, banknotes and medals.

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  • 728 objects in stock
  • Guaranteed genuine
  • Every object has its own protocol number
  • Photographed and described
  • Shipping in Norway from kr 45
  • We ship worldwide
  • Pay by card, Klarna, PayPal or bank transfer
  • Personal customer service

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Norway before 1814 Old Norwegian coins from the Middle Ages to 1814: pennies, bracteates, hvids, skilling, mark and speciedaler of the… 63 objects Norway 1814 - 1874 35 objects Norway after 1874 32 objects Greek & Roman 101 objects The Middle East 16 objects The Arctic 14 objects Worldwide 194 objects Gold coins Gold coins from antiquity to the 19th century, from many parts of the world. Every item is photographed,… 21 objects Banknotes 145 objects Miscellaneous 116 objects

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Netherlands, rose noble (gold!) 1583-1591

Netherlands, rose noble (gold!) dated 1583-1591 (n.d.). Gorinchem mint. Flemish imitation of the English light coinage rose nobles issued under King Edward IV (1464-1470). Very Fine or better condition. Fr. 80; S 1952. 7,54 g.  Protocol no. 5794

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5794
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Gold coins
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From affordable first coins to rare pieces for the advanced collection. Everything is in stock now.

From antiquity to today

A journey through monetary history

Follow coinage from the first strikes in Asia Minor to the Norwegian krone – and find objects from every period in stock.

  1. c. 600 BC–AD 476

    Greek and Roman antiquity

    The first coins were struck in Asia Minor around 600 BC. The Roman denarius, introduced around 211 BC, gave our shop its name.

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  2. 7th–13th century

    The Islamic world

    Silver dirhams from caliphates such as the Abbasids circulated from Spain to Central Asia, and many reached Scandinavia in the Viking Age.

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  3. Before 1814

    Norway under Denmark

    During the union, Norwegian coins were struck in Copenhagen and Christiania, and from 1686 at the Kongsberg mint by the silver mines.

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  4. 1814–1874

    Speciedaler and skilling

    After 1814 Norway got its own currency. Norges Bank was founded in 1816, and the speciedaler and skilling were used until the krone arrived.

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  5. 1875 to today

    The krone

    Norway joined the Scandinavian Monetary Union and introduced the krone in 1875. One krone was 100 øre, as it still is.

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  6. 1695 to today

    Banknotes

    Norway’s first paper money was issued in 1695 by the merchant Jørgen thor Møhlen. Since then, banknotes have followed the country’s history.

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The founder

Scholarly expertise, personal service

Denarius was founded by Marius Ringsrud, academically trained in Classical Archaeology at the University of Oslo and Uppsala University. Every object is researched, photographed and entered in our protocol with its own number before it is offered for sale.

At Denarius you will find everything from Norwegian coins and Greek and Roman coins to banknotes, and the shop is also active on MA-Shops and vCoins.

Each coin is presented with precision and respect for its historical context.

Why Denarius

Confidence in every purchase

  • Guaranteed genuine

    We guarantee that everything we sell is genuine and as described.

  • Researched and described

    Every object is researched and described as thoroughly and accurately as possible.

  • Own protocol number

    Every object is entered in our protocol with its own number, so you know exactly which object you are buying.

  • Personal service

    Questions about an object? You get answers from someone who knows the material.

Questions and answers

Buying from a coin dealer: good to know

Short answers to common questions about buying coins, banknotes and medals from Denarius.

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Are the coins genuine?

Yes. Denarius guarantees that every object we sell is genuine and as described. Each object is researched and described as accurately as possible before it is offered for sale.

What is a protocol number?

Every object at Denarius is entered in our protocol with its own number. The number is shown on the product page and makes it easy to refer to exactly that object, for example when you contact us.

Are the objects unique?

Most objects exist in a single example. Anything shown as in stock can be ordered right away, but once an object is sold, it is gone.

How much is shipping?

Shipping within Norway starts at kr 45. We also ship to the rest of the world, and the price is shown at checkout before you pay.

How can I pay?

You can pay by card, Klarna, PayPal or bank transfer. Payment is handled securely at checkout.

Who is behind Denarius?

Denarius Ringsrud was founded by Marius Ringsrud, who is trained in Classical Archaeology at the University of Oslo and Uppsala University. The shop is based in Oslo, Norway.

How do I contact you?

Email kundeservice@denarius.no or call +47 400 82 916. Please quote the protocol number if your question is about a specific object.

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