100 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf New Sweden Colony
1988 year| Silver (.925) | 16 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Carl XVI Gustaf (1973-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 100 Kronor (100 SEK) |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#40335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
At right sailing ship "Kalmar Nyckel" with the wind in the sails on the open sea. At left, below, an excerpts of Delaware map with position of Fort Christina selected. Above the map the monogram of Queen Christina: three crowns along with CRS (Christina Regina Sueciae), as taken from the copper coins from her reign.
Along the rim the legend with the value flanked by the letters ED: the letter “E” indicates the place the coin was minted and on the right are the letter “D” is the initials of the Riksbank Governor.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C R S
NYA SVERIGE DELAWARE
1638 1988
E 100 KR D
Translation: New Sweden Delaware 1638 - 1988
Engraver: Bo Thorén
Edge
Plain
Comment
Info about the ship here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalmar_NyckelInfo about the Sweden colony in Delaware here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Sweden
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf (New Sweden Colony) 1988 coin from Sweden is that it was issued to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the establishment of the New Sweden Colony in America. The colony was founded in 1638 by Swedish colonists and was located in present-day Delaware, USA. The coin's design features an image of King Carl XVI Gustaf on one side and a depiction of the colonists arriving in America on the other. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 D | 118000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf (New Sweden Colony) 1988 coin.
