2 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf 1952-1966 front 2 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf 1952-1966 back
2 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf 1952-1966 photo

2 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf

 
Billon (.400 silver) (Copper .500, Nickel .050, Zinc .050) 14 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustaf VI Adolf (1950-1973)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1952-1966
Value
2 Kronor (2&nbspSEK)
Currency
Krona (1873-date)
Composition
Billon (.400 silver) (Copper .500, Nickel .050, Zinc .050)
Weight
14 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2.17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 2017
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#6193
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms divides date (above crown's point) and value.
Below, around rim, the king's motto.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1966
2 KR
PLIKTEN·FRAMFÖR·ALLT

Translation: The Duty Above All

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Kronor coin from Sweden, featuring Gustaf VI Adolf, is that it was designed by the artist, Erik Lindberg, who also designed several other coins for Sweden during the 20th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1952 TS 315325 - - - - - -
1953 TS 1009380 - - - - - -
1954 TS 2300835 - - - - - -
1955 TS 1137734 - - - - - -
1956 TS 1709468 - - - - - -
1957 TS 688900 - - - - - -
1958 TS 1104555 - - - - - -
1959 TS 581330 - - - - - -
1961 TS 533770 - - - - - -
1963 U 1468750 - - - - - -
1964 U 1212750 - - - - - -
1965 U 1189500 - - - - - -
1966 U 989250 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf 1952-1966 coin.