1 Krona - Oscar II "OCH" in title
Features
| Issuer |
Sweden
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Oscar II (1872-1907)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1877-1889 |
| Value | 1 Krona (1 SEK) |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2017 |
| Number | N# 15890 |
| References | KM# 747 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
Head of King Oscar II facing left, with engraver initials below neck. Legend around rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OSCAR II SVERIGES OCH NORGES KONUNG
L.A.
Translation: Oscar II, King of Sweden and Norway.
Engraver: Lea Ahlborn
Reverse
Crowned Coat of arms of Sweden held by lion supporters at sides and King's motto on a scroll below. Above the crown is the value, while below the motto is the date with at sides the mintmarks.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 KRONA
BRÖDRAFOLKENS VÄL
1887 E.B.
Translation: The welfare of the brother people.
Engraver: Lea Ahlborn
Edge
Reeded
Mint
 |
Kungliga Myntet, Kungsholmen, Sweden (1850-1974) |
Marks
| EB | Emil Brusewitz, Mint Master, Kungliga Myntet (1876-1908) |
| LA | Lea Frederika Ahlborn, Engraver, Kungliga Myntet (1854-1897) |
Comments
1879 overdate
1880 hook
1881 hooks
1889 hair locks
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1877 | EB LA | 554 263 | $ 13 | $ 17 | 30% | ||||||||||
| 1879 | EB LA | 
|
77 254 | $ 25 | $ 30 | Overdate 79/76 exists; see comments | 18% | ||||||||
| 1880 | EB LA | 177 121 | $ 22 | $ 39 | Hook of "1" in date pointed down; see comments | 32% | |||||||||
| 1880 | EB LA | Hook of "1" in date pointed up; see comments | 0% | ||||||||||||
| 1881 | EB LA | 619 147 | Hook of "1"s in date pointed down; see comments | 3% | |||||||||||
| 1881 | EB LA |
|
$ 13 | Hook of "1"s in date pointed up; see comments | 23% | ||||||||||
| 1883 | EB LA | 205 088 | $ 22 | $ 120 | 20% | ||||||||||
| 1884 | EB LA | 381 909 | $ 23 | 26% | |||||||||||
| 1887 | EB LA |
|
57 988 | $ 13 | $ 24 | 15% | |||||||||
| 1888 | EB LA | 62 368 | $ 34 | 15% | |||||||||||
| 1889 | EB LA | 425 397 | With hair lock; see comments | 5% | |||||||||||
| 1889 | EB LA |
|
$ 13 | $ 20 | $ 37 | Without hair lock; see comments | 37% | ||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 20
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Bullion value: USD 13.19
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Actual silver weight: 0.193 oz
Current silver price: 68.40 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Schulman Auction 379 Lot 440 
|
28 Jun 2024 | 1879 EB LA – Overdate 79/76 exists; see comments |
XF (Gun-metal toning) |
USD 103.85
(EUR 90.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Schulman auction house | ||||||
  |
Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232533 Lot 62397
|
7 Aug 2025 | 1881 EB LA – Hook of "1"s in date pointed up; see comments |
XF (NGC XF40) |
USD 39.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
  |
Heritage Auctions 2025 November 9 Spotlight: Scandinavia World Coins Showcase Auction 61567 Lot 25148
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9 Nov 2025 | 1887 EB LA |
UNC (NGC MS62) |
USD 69.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232402 Lot 62451
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4 Jan 2024 | 1889 EB LA – Without hair lock; see comments |
AU (NGC AU58) |
USD 71.00
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