Obverse: an older portrait of King Oscar II of Sweden is shown facing left. The engraver’s initials appear below the neck. Around the rim is the inscription “OSCAR II SVERIGES KONUNG”, meaning “Oscar II, King of Sweden”.
Reverse: the crowned coat of arms of Sweden is depicted, supported by two lions. Below the arms, on a scroll, appears the motto “SVERIGES VÄL”, meaning “The welfare of Sweden”. The denomination “1 KRONA” is shown above, with the year of issue and mint marks below.
About the coin: this is a 1 krona silver circulation coin issued in Sweden in the early 20th century during the reign of King Oscar II. The coin is made of .800 silver, weighs 7.5 g, and has a diameter of 25 mm. The pure silver content is approximately 6 grams. Oscar II was the last monarch of the Swedish–Norwegian union, and coins from his reign are valued for their classical design and historical significance.
