© Coinsberg
© Coinsberg
200 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf Kalmar Union
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Carl XVI Gustaf (1973-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 200 Kronor 200 SEK = USD 19 |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#44167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
At left, Kalmar Castle with initials E B below; at right crowned bust of Queen Margrethe I in left profile. At bottom date and value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARGARETA
KALMAR
UNIONEN
1397
EB
1997
200 KR
Unabridged legend: 200 Kronor
Translation:
Union of Kalmar
Eskilstuna
Bäckström
Engraver: Ernst Nordin
Edge
Plain
Comment
On the reverse, Kalmar Castle is depicted as it looked in late 1300s. Right Queen Margrethe I's crowned head as it's from the tomb in Roskilde. The letters E and B below castle are 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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 200 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 showcases the union's coat of arms and the motto "In Union We Stand" in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 E | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf (Kalmar Union) 1997 coin.
