2 Kroner - Haakon VII Independence; Type 2 - rifles on reverse
Features
| Issuer |
Norway
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Haakon VII (1905-1957)
|
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
| Year | 1907 |
| Value | 2 Kroner (2 NOK) |
| Currency | Krone (1875-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (Ag 80%, Cu 20%) |
| Weight | 15.00 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 24923 |
| References | KM# 366 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Bjørn R. Rønning; 1971. Norges mynter 1628-1873. Universitetsforlaget. Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden. |
Commemorative issue
Border watch
Obverse
Crowned draped shield with a crowned norwegian lion holding a halberd and facing left with vertical lines in the background, with the Order of Saint Olaf chain around the lion. Another crowned norwegian lion holding a halberd and facing left on top. Value above crown. Date divided by mintmark below shield. Beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 KRONER
· 1907 ·
⚒
Engraver: Ivar Throndsen
Designer: Gerhard Munthe
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with a tree behind it. Initials on bottom of tree stump. 14 hands connected in a circle and 8 small hearts around it. Crossed rifles below inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NORGES
UAFHÆNGIGHED
GJENNEMFØRT
1905
GM.
I.T.
Translation: Norway's independence completed 1905
Engraver: Ivar Throndsen
Designer: Gerhard Munthe
Edge
Reeded.
Mint
 |
Norwegian Mint (Norske Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date) |
Comments
Given to soldiers who were a part of the border watch 1905.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1907 | 
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27 552 | $ 280 | $ 540 | $ 740 | $ 750 | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 63
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Bullion value: USD 28.03
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Actual silver weight: 0.386 oz
Current silver price: 72.64 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
    |
Heritage Auctions 2025 November 9 Spotlight: Scandinavia World Coins Showcase Auction 61567 Lot 25135 
|
9 Nov 2025 |
UNC (NGC MS64+) |
USD 750.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
| © Heritage Auctions | |||||
 |
Oslo Myntgalleri Auction 38 Lot 1353
|
4 May 2024 | UNC |
USD 471.87
(NOK 4400.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Oslo Myntgalleri | |||||
  |
Oslo Myntgalleri Auction 18 Lot 961
|
23 Nov 2019 | UNC |
USD 900.83
(NOK 8400.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Oslo Myntgalleri | |||||
  |
Oslo Myntgalleri Auctions 12 Lot 653
|
13 May 2017 | UNC |
USD 2359.33
(NOK 22 000.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Oslo Myntgalleri | |||||
  |
Oslo Myntgalleri Auction 18 Lot 962
|
23 Nov 2019 |
USD 268.11
(NOK 2500.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Oslo Myntgalleri | |||||
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