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1000 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf Kalmar Union
1997 year| Gold (.900) | 5.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Carl XVI Gustaf (1973-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1000 Kronor 1000 SEK = USD 97 |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#77368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Right Queen Margrethe I's crowned head as it's from the tomb in Roskilde with at left a three crowns shield from her seal. Below the shield are the letters EB: the letter E (for Eskilstuna) showing where the coin was struck and B (for Bäckström) is the first letter in the surname of the Governor of the Riksbank.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARGARETA
KALMAR UNIONEN
1397
EB
1997
1000 KR
Translation: Union of Kalmar
Engraver: Ernst Nordin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1000 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf (Kalmar Union) 1997 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Kalmar Union, a historical union between Sweden, Norway, and Denmark that lasted from 1397 to 1523. The coin's design includes an image of King Carl XVI Gustaf on one side and a depiction of the union's coat of arms on the other. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 E | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf (Kalmar Union) 1997 coin.
