Two new additions to my collection of damaged Norwegian silver coins

Two days ago I bought two new coins, adding to my collection of damaged Norwegian silver coins (Norwegian silver coins are relatively expensive, and I´m not willing to spend that much on them, therefore I only buy coins with value lowering faults):

50 Øre 1918
KM 374
5 grams
0,0964 oz. ASW
Ca. 22 mm
Obverse text: Haakon VII King of Norway
Minted: 1909-19
Damage: a cross in the middle of the portrait of King Haakon


2 Kroner 1907
KM 365
15 grams
0.3858 oz. ASW
31 mm
Obverse text: Norwegian independence accomplished 1905
Minted: 1907
Damage: mounted

 

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Nice. Congratulations! I would agree for the higher denoms, buying the impaired ones are the only way to afford them.

 

I like the 1905 2K that is a rather classy design on it :thumb:

 

Thanks!

Actually damaged coins are beautiful in their own way. Something to do with them having some sort of a life story.

 

One new added to day

2 Kroner 1914
KM 377
15 grams
0.3858 oz. ASW
31 mm
Subject: Constitution centennial
Minted: 1914
Damage: mounted

 

Another beautiful design!:hail:

 

Can see the shield design ok, but whats on the other? I can make out a figure but that is about it

 

That is all thats there, a figure standing.:smile

 

As byrd740 write: a figure standing is all there is

 

But do you have any idea who it represents etc?

 

From the American Journal of Numismatics(ANS):

So basically, no one.

 

The coin is often called Mother Norway. But you´re correct. She´s a nobody

 

Well if she is like the American Liberty or British Brittania, than its not really a nobody after all.

 

She has been nowhere to be seen since 1914, so I´m quite sure it´s safe to call her a nobody