1 Öre from 1897

This is a 1 Öre from 1897. The item features a crowned lion holding an axe and shield, flanked by the value '1' on both sides. The reverse side displays the denomination '1 ÖRE' encircled by a wreath, with the year '1897' at the bottom.

Historic 1897 Norway 1 Øre bronze coin featuring the crowned Norwegian lion holding the battle axe within a shield, an enduring national symbol of the Kingdom of Norway. The reverse displays the denomination “1 ØRE” surrounded by an oak wreath design with the date 1897 below, representing a classic late 19th century Scandinavian circulation issue. Struck during the reign of King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway, this coin originates from the period of the Swedish–Norwegian Union prior to Norway’s independence in 1905.
An attractive Nordic numismatic piece highly sought after by collectors of Scandinavian coinage, Norwegian monetary history, European bronze issues, and pre-independence Norway artifacts. The crowned lion coat of arms and elegant wreath reverse are iconic elements of historic Norwegian currency and make this piece desirable among collectors specializing in Nordic heraldry, monarchy-era circulation coinage, and 19th century European economic history.
Original circulated surfaces with dark aged bronze patina and honest period wear consistent with authentic antique Scandinavian copper coinage. A strong addition to curated world coin collections featuring Norway, Sweden-Norway union coinage, Nordic heritage, Viking-age symbolism influences, and classic European small denomination issues. Popular among collectors of Scandinavian bronze coins, historical Nordic currencies, Oslo mint productions, and antique European monetary systems.
Keywords naturally associated with this collectible include Norway 1 Øre 1897, Norwegian bronze coin, Scandinavian numismatics, crowned lion coin, Kingdom of Norway currency, Nordic collectible coin, Swedish Norwegian Union coinage, antique European bronze issue, historical Norwegian money, 19th century Scandinavian coin, Norwegian heraldic emblem, pre-1905 Norway coinage, vintage Nordic circulation currency, and curated world coin collection.