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20 kronor: CM.3591-2003

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Oscar II (1872-1907) (Struck in the name of)
State: Sweden (After)
Issuer: Lauer, Ludwig Christian
Mint: Nuremberg
Moneyer: L. L. (Struck in the name of)

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Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.5 mm
Image(width): 12.5 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

Production date: AD 1888

Note

Mint-master's initials L. L.; there was no such mint-master nor an 1888 issue of the 20-kronor coin

Components of the work

Object composed of brass (alloy)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Oscar II right with legends around

  • Text: IMITATION L. CHR. LAUER NÜRNBERG / 1888
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Arms of Sweden crowned and mantled with mint-master's initials to right and denomination in exergue

  • Text: 20 KRONOR
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3591-2003
Primary reference Number: 159618
Rogers: 2320
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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