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  • 10 Øre 1951-1957, KM# 396, Norway, Haakon VII
  • 10 Øre 1951-1957, KM# 396, Norway, Haakon VII, Crossed hammers on raised square
  • 10 Øre 1951-1957, KM# 396, Norway, Haakon VII, Crossed hammers at space
Description

There are different subtypes with various weight:
• 1954: 1.51 g with crossed hammers on raised square
• 1957: 1.41 g with crossed hammers at space

Obverse

Crowned monogram of King Haakon VII divides date.

The monogram shows a capital letter "H" superimposed over the Arabic numeral seven (7). The "H" stands for the first letter of the given name and the "7" is the mark that he is the seventh king in his bloodline to be named Haakon. Above the "H" and "7" a crown marks his royalty.

The official crown of Norway has its official heraldic rendition. This design has been changed over the years and is most commonly recognised sitting atop the Coat of arms of Norway. The demi-lion on top of the crown was used by Norwegian governmental authorities from 1905, but was often omitted from about the year 1920, and officially omitted in the Royal Decree on the "arms of the realm" from March 19th, 1937.

19 H7 53

Reverse

Value; two ornamental roses.

Mintmark of the Mint of Norway: ⚒ (crossed hammers)

NORGE
10
ØRE

Edge

10 Øre

KM# 396 Schön# 52
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 1.6 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Mint of Norway

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