50 Øre - Olav V, Norway

Main information

Country:
Norway
Years of Minting:
1974-1996
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
(⚒) Royal Norwegian Mint (Den Kongelige Mynt), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)

$1.99-$70.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Number 50 of denomination with legends in 2 lines beneath.

Engraver:

Øivind Hansen

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

The arms of Norway (a crowned shield with the description "den norske løve" (the Norwegian Lion), wielding an axe), one of the oldest coat of arms in Europe with a variation of this image being used by Norwegian rulers since 1280 when King Eirik Magnussen added the crown and silver (argent) axe to the lion. The axe is the martyr axe of St. Olav, the weapon used to kill him in the battle of Stiklestad in 1030. NOTE: The size of shield and lettering became smaller starting from 1988.

Engraver:

Øivind Hansen

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

Obverse:

19 84

Reverse:

50 K ØRE ØH NORGE

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

Size

Weight:4.8 g
Diameter:22 mm
Thickness:1.63 mm
Edge:Reeded

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50 Øre - Olav V, Norway

Main information

Reference Price

$1.99-$70.00

Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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Edge

Description:

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