2 Kronor - Gustaf V Settlement of New Sweden
1938 year| Silver (.800) | 15 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustaf V (1907-1950) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 2 Kronor (2 SEK) |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Ship "Kalmar Nyckel" sailing to the left at full wind. Above a crown divides the dates of anniversary. Below, in exergue, the value is flanked at left by the mintmark and at right by the initial of Riksbank Governor's surname.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOVÆ·SUECIÆ SUECIA·MEMOR
1638 1938
2 KR
G
Translation: Sweden remembers New Sweden
Engraver: Erik Lindberg
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The texts are written in Latin, a language that has not been used on Swedish coins since Gustav III's time.Info about the ship here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalmar_Nyckel
Info about the Sweden colony in Delaware here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Sweden
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1938 Swedish 2 Kronor coin commemorating Gustaf V and the settlement of New Sweden is that it was designed by the Swedish sculptor and engraver, Erik Lindberg. Lindberg was a prominent artist in Sweden during the early 20th century and is known for his work on various coins, medals, and sculptures. The coin's design features a portrait of King Gustaf V on one side and a depiction of the ship "Kalmar Nyckel," which was used by the Swedish colonists who settled in Delaware in the 17th century, on the other side. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 G | 508815 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Kronor - Gustaf V (Settlement of New Sweden) 1938 coin.
