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5 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf Constitution
1959 year| Billon (.400 silver) (Copper .500, Nickel .050, Zinc .050) | 18 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustaf VI Adolf (1950-1973) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1959 |
| 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 | 2.579 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
The representatives of the four estates standing around a podium covered by a cloth with the national emblem of Sweden. On the podium one of the representatives shows the statute book opened.
At sides the value and below the date of the sign of the Constitution
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SVENSKA FOLKETS LAGBUNDNA FRIHET
5 KR
6 JUNI
1809
Translation:
Swedish People Law-governed Freedom
6 June 1809
Engraver: Léo Holmgren
Edge
Horizontal wavy lines
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf (Constitution) 1959 coin from Sweden is that it was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of King Gustaf VI Adolf's accession to the throne, and it features an image of the king on the obverse side, along with the inscription "GUSTAF VI ADOLF KONUNG AF SVERIGE" (Gustaf VI Adolf, King of Sweden). The reverse side of the coin features an image of the Swedish coat of arms and the inscription "SVERIGES RIKSFÄRG" (Swedish national coat of arms). The coin's unique composition, featuring a blend of silver, copper, nickel, and zinc, also makes it stand out among other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 TS | 504150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Constitution) 1959 coin.
