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10 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf Birthday
1972 year| Silver (.830) (Copper .170) | 18.07 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustaf VI Adolf (1950-1973) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 10 Kronor (10 SEK) |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.830) (Copper .170) |
| Weight | 18.07 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
The signature of the king and the value surrounded by the legend, the date of birth of King and the year of issue.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
PLIKTEN FRAMFÖR ALLT
10 Kr
1882-11-XI-1972
Translation: Duty above all.
Engraver: Léo Holmgren
Edge
Plain
Comment
For every sold 10 kr coin, 5 kr went to the "Gustaf VI Adolf 90 years" charity fund. 652,907 unsold pieces were later melted down.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf (Birthday) 1972 coin from Sweden is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th birthday of King Gustaf VI Adolf, who was born on November 11, 1882, and reigned from 1950 until his death in 1973. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. It was produced in a limited quantity of 10,000 pieces and is considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 U | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf (Birthday) 1972 coin.
