2 Øre German Occupation Coinage, Pattern

€2.00
IssuerNorway
Year1941
TypeCoin pattern
Value2 Øre
CurrencyKrone (1875-date)
CompositionIron
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Rønning#p83 , Brekke#306
Obverse descriptionShield with a crowned norwegian lion holding a halberd and facing left. Inscription above the shield. The coat of arms of the Norwegian Church on each side of the shield. Solid ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNORGE
(Translation: Norway)
Reverse descriptionValue and date in three lines. A triskelion on each side of the value and below the date. Date divided by mintmark. Solid ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 ØRE 19 ⚒ 41
Edge
MintNorwegian Mint (Norske
Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)
Mintage1941  - -
Catalog ID5611116450
CommentsVan Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.