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200 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf Selma Lagerlöf
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 27.03 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Carl XVI Gustaf (1973-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 200 Kronor 200 SEK = USD 19 |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27.03 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#65419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Two flying geese and on the edge a quotation from the short story “Monarkmötet” (The meeting of monarchs) which is included in the collection “Troll och människor” (Trolls and Humans) from 1915..
Script: Latin
Lettering: FREDEN ÄR FÖR RIKET DETSAMMA, SOM SUNDHET ÄR FÖR KROPPEN
Translation: Peace is to the kingdom what health is to the body
Engraver: Jon Holm
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of King Carl XVI Gustaf on one side and a depiction of Selma Lagerlöf, a famous Swedish author and Nobel laureate, on the other side. This coin was issued in 2008 as part of a series honoring notable Swedish personalities, and it has a limited mintage of 20,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 SI | 10200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Selma Lagerlöf) 2008 coin.
