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Reverse © nalaberong
5 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf
| Billon (.400 silver) (Copper .500, Nickel .050, Zinc .050) | 18 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustaf VI Adolf (1950-1973) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1954-1971 |
| Value | 5 Kronor (5 SEK) |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) (Copper .500, Nickel .050, Zinc .050) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Crowned Swedish Coat of arms divides value. Date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 KR
1955
Edge
When the head of the monarch is up, the edge lettering can be up (position A) or upside down (position B). A and B are more or less equally divided over the total mintage.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLIKTEN FRAMFÖR ALLT
Translation: Duty above All
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kronor coin from Sweden, featuring Gustaf VI Adolf, is that it was designed by the artist, Gustaf Lindblom, who was also a well-known painter and sculptor in Sweden. The coin's design features a portrait of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted from 1954 to 1971 and was made of a unique blend of metals, including billon, copper, nickel, and zinc.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 TS | 1510316 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 TS | 3568985 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 U | 712500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf 1954-1971 coin.
