2 Öre 1897 Oskar II

This is a 2 Öre from 1897, featuring Oskar II. The item has a value of 2 Öre and was minted in 1897. Curated Swedish 2 öre coin dated 1897, issued during the reign of King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway, representing a classic late 19th-century Scandinavian bronze minor denomination from the Kingdom of Sweden. The coin is housed in an older stapled cardboard 2x2 holder with handwritten attribution reading “2 öre 1897 Oscar II,” and the visible denomination side displays 2 ÖRE, the date 1897 and the Swedish three crowns emblem. The opposite side shows the crowned royal monogram with the inscription BRÖDRAFOLKENS VÄL, connecting the coin directly to the Swedish-Norwegian union period and to Oscar II’s royal coinage.

The 1897 Swedish 2 öre belongs to Sweden’s decimal öre coinage system and circulated as everyday small change in the final years of the 19th century. The design reflects the national and dynastic language of the period, with the three crowns symbol representing Sweden and the crowned monogram identifying the reigning monarch. The motto BRÖDRAFOLKENS VÄL, meaning “for the welfare of the brother peoples,” is especially significant for collectors because it refers to the political union between Sweden and Norway before its dissolution in 1905. This makes the coin relevant not only as a Swedish bronze denomination, but also as a historical object tied to Scandinavian union-era identity.

The coin shows a dark brown bronze surface with natural circulation wear, light oxidation, age toning and a generally original appearance. The denomination, date and crowns remain visible, while the monogram side retains the royal cipher and surrounding inscription. The overall condition is circulated, with softened relief and patinated surfaces typical of older copper and bronze coinage. The older holder includes handwritten collector notation and an “O.M 1976” note on the reverse, giving the item additional cabinet-style character and making it suitable for identification, cataloguing and display.

This curated Swedish 1897 2 öre is suitable for a Swedish type collection, Oscar II reign set, Scandinavian bronze coin collection, Nordic monarchy collection, Sweden-Norway union coin grouping or world coin album focused on 19th-century European minor coinage. It fits well into collecting themes such as Swedish öre coinage, old Swedish money, Bernadotte dynasty numismatics, three crowns coinage, royal monogram designs, pre-1905 Scandinavian history and circulated European bronze denominations. The coin’s clear date, identifiable denomination and royal-union symbolism give it strong historical and collector relevance.

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