150 YR COMMEMORATIVE NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION 10 KR SILVER COIN 24" NECKLACE/PIN

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ONE (1) 150 YR COMMEMORATIVE COIN - NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION 10 KR NORWEGIAN SILVER COIN NECKLACE/PIN 24" CHAIN - PEWTER SETTING The 1964 10 Kroner of Norway was a 1 year type coin issued to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the signing of their constitution. In 1814, after being under Danish rule for several hundred years, the turmoil surrounding France (Napoleon was forced to abdicate that same year), opened a window of opportunity for the Norwegians to create their own constitution. Though the constitution did not grant them independence (that came in 1905), it did grant them a greater political voice and was a critical step towards their eventual independence. The obverse design features the Norwegian Coat of Arms and on the outer periphery are the words “NORGE KONGERIKET”, or Kingdom of Norway. The reverse design features a depiction of the original building where the constitution was signed in Eidsvoll, Norway. On the outer periphery is the town name “EIDSVOLL” and the dates “1814” & “1964”. Just below the building are three markings; the first are two letters "AB" and represent the Mint Masters initials (Arne Bakken), The second marking is the mint mark of the Norwegian Mint (two hammers), and the third marking are two letters "OH" and represent the Engravers initials (Øivind Hansen). The coins edge is lettered with the read more

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