10 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf
| Nordic gold (89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, 1% tin) | 6.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Carl XVI Gustaf (1973-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2001-2009 |
| Value | 10 Kronor 10 SEK = USD 0.97 |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Nordic gold (89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, 1% tin) |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.87 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#6926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Three crowns superimposed by value divides mint official's mark at left and the first letter in the surname of the Governor of the Central bank at right. Above a motto.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÖR SVERIGE
- I TIDEN
E 10 H
KRONOR
Translation:
For Sweden
- With the Time
E 10 H
Kronor
Designers: Ernst Norin, Marita Norin
Edge
Smooth and reeded alternating: 4 reeded segments with 8 grooves each.
Comment
Varieties existObverse
Die 1 - features smaller: effigy 12.1 mm, outer lettering diameter 16.7 mm, short numerals in date.
Die 2 - features larger: effigy 12.7 mm, outer lettering diameter 17.2 mm, short numerals in date.
Die 3 - features smaller, bolder and ruder, short numerals in date.
Die 4 - features mixed: effigy 12.7 mm, outer lettering diameter 16.7 mm, short numerals in date.
Die 5 - tall numerals in date, big diamonds.
Die 6 - tall numerals in date, small diamonds.
On the photo from left to right: die 2, die 1, die 4.
