5 Kroner - Olav V Pattern strike

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IssuerNorway
Year1963
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Kroner (5 NOK)
CurrencyKrone (1875-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight10.93 g
Dimensions29.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Øivind Hansen
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionBust of king Olav V facing left. Engraver`s initials behind back of bust. Surrounded by inscription. Solid ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringOLAV V NORGES KONGE öH ALT FOR NORGE
(Translation: Olav V, King of Norway Everything for Norway)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with a crowned norwegian lion holding a halberd and facing left. Value and date divided by shield. Solid ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 | KR 19 | 63
EdgePlain with wavy line, alternating with crossed hammers mintmark
MintNorwegian Mint (Norske
Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)
Mintage1963  - -
Catalog ID2453089410
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.