NGC - Coin of the Day: On this day in 1844, Oscar I was crowned king of Sweden and Norway. He is seen here on this Sweden 1845 Two Skilling, part of the NGC-certified Newman Collection.

Country: Sweden
King: Oscar I (1844-1859)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1844-1845
Value: 2 Skilling Banco (1/24)
Currency: Riksdaler banco (1830-1855)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 20 grams
Diameter: 33 mm
Thickness: 2.8 mm
Orientation: Coin alignment