Medal - Oscar II 25 years of regency

Medal - Oscar II (25 years of regency) - obverseMedal - Oscar II (25 years of regency) - reverse

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Features

Location Sweden
King Oscar II (1872-1907)
Type Commemorative medals › Historical medal
Year 1897
Composition Copper
Weight 2.9 g
Diameter 22 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
71989

Commemorative issue

25th Anniversary of Oscar II ruling

Obverse

Oscar II crowned facing left, lettering around edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering: OSCAR II KONUNG AF SVERIGE

Translation: Oscar II, King of Sweden

Reverse

Lettering at top, crowned crest in middle, with two lions rampant. date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TILL OMINELSA
1872 - 1897

Translation: Remember

Edge

Smooth

Comments

Token minted to celebrate 25th anniversary of Oscar the II's rule. The medal was made to commemorate king Oscar II 25 years on the Swedish and the Norwegian throne 1897. Perhaps 2,000 were given to higher Swedish and Norwegian officials.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1897  2 000 With pendant
1897  Without pendent

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