The workhorse silver krone of union-era Norway — the denomination ordinary Norwegians actually handled, struck to the same .800 standard as its Swedish and Danish cousins. Early issues carried the old 30-skilling equivalence (“Without 30 SK” distinguishes later dies). Modest silver content makes it an affordable type coin and a common eBay flip.
Key facts
- Silver, .800 fine; weight 7.5 g; ASW 0.1929 oz; KM357 (NGC price-guide data).
- Struck 1877–1904 under Oscar II.
- Obverse: head left with legend “OSCAR II NORGES…”; reverse: crowned arms within wreath, crossed hammers dividing the date. NGC notes the variety “Without 30 SK” — early transitional pieces referenced the old skilling system.