The 1899 Sweden 10 Öre, catalogued as KM# 755, is a coin from the period of Oscar II’s reign. This coin is part of Sweden’s fourth reform coinage system, where 100 Öre equaled 1 Riksdaler Riksmynt or 1 Krona. It was used for circulation and had a mintage of 2,041,000 pieces. In terms of its physical attributes, the coin is made of billon, a blend of precious metals, with a fineness of 0.4000 silver. It weighs 1.4500 grams, with a net content of 0.58 grams of silver, translating to a net value of approximately $0.44. The coin measures 15.00mm in diameter and 1.00mm in thickness. The obverse of the coin features a crowned shield flanked by crowns, with the legend “BRODRAFOLKENS VAL,” which translates to “the welfare of the brothers’ people.” The reverse displays the value and date with the legend “TIO ÖRE 10” and has a smooth edge.