50 Øre German Occupation Coinage, Nickel pattern strike
50 Øre German Occupation Coinage, Nickel pattern strike
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Issuer
Norway
Year
1942
Type
Coin pattern
Value
50 Øre (0.50 NOK)
Currency
Krone (1875-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
4.45 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and Technique
Round Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Shield 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. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
NORGE (Translation: Norway)
Reverse description
Value and date in three lines. A triskelion on each side of the value and below the date. Date divided by mintmark on shield. Solid ring on the rim.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
50
ØRE
19 ⚒ 42
Edge
Mint
Norwegian Mint (Norske Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)
Mintage
1942 - 1 known -
Catalog ID
7138696230
Comments
Van 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.