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10 øre
Norwegian 10 øre coins: two small silver coins from Oscar II's reign, dated 1883 and 1899, and a Haakon VII coin from 1957 with an error strike. Each coin is photographed, described and guaranteed genuine.
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About 10 øre
The smallest silver coin
The 10 øre was one of the first coins of the krone. The pieces of 1874–1875 carry the double value 10 øre and 3 skilling. From 1875 to 1903 Oscar II’s 10 øre was struck with the king’s crowned monogram, in 400/1000 silver and weighing about 1.5 grams. Haakon VII’s silver 10 øre followed in 1909–1919.
Copper-nickel, zinc and the bee
From 1920 the 10 øre was struck in copper-nickel, with a hole from 1924 to 1951. During the occupation it was made in zinc (1941–1945), without the royal crown and monogram. In 1951–1957 a copper-nickel coin without a hole followed, and Olav V’s 10 øre with a bee was struck in 1958–1973. The 10 øre lost its status as legal tender in 1993.
What to look for
The thin silver coins wear down fast, so sharp monograms and dates count. With error strikes, the question is whether the fault arose at the mint, for example an off-centre or weak strike, and not from damage after the coin left it. More denominations are found under Norway after 1874.
Frequently asked questions
Is there silver in an old Norwegian 10 øre?
Yes. The 10 øre coins up to 1919 are struck in silver of low fineness, 400/1000 for the Oscar II coins. From 1920 the coin was made in copper-nickel.
What is an error strike?
An error strike is a coin that went wrong at the mint, for example struck off-centre, double-struck or on a faulty blank. Genuine mint errors are collected for their own sake, but they must be told apart from damage that happened later.
Are the items genuine?
Yes. Every item is researched and described as accurately as possible, and Denarius guarantees that everything sold is genuine and as described.
What is the protocol number?
Every item gets its own number when it is catalogued. The number is shown on the product page, so you always know exactly which example it is.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship worldwide. Shipping method and price are shown at checkout before you pay.
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