5 Öre - Gustaf V


Iron	7 g	27 mm

Description

Issuer	Sweden
King	Gustaf V (1907-1950)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1917-1919
Value	5 Öre (0.05&nbspSEK)
Currency	Krona (1873-date)
Composition	Iron
Weight	7 g
Diameter	27 mm
Thickness	2.0 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#12986
Rarity index	25%

Reverse

The Three crowns of Sweden divides value in letters at base of lower crown. Above the crowns there is the value in number and below the mintmark of Stockholm mint.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
FEM ÖRE

Translation: Five Ore

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coins in iron minted to replace those in bronze, due to metal shortages during and after World War I

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Öre coin from Sweden made of Iron and weighing 7g is that it was produced during a time of war. The coin was minted between 1917 and 1919, during World War I, when many countries were facing metal shortages. To address this issue, Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, decided to mint coins made of iron instead of the traditional copper or silver. This decision not only helped to conserve precious metals but also ensured that the coinage supply remained stable during a time of economic uncertainty.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1917	2953320	-	-	-	-	-	-
1918	2357840	-	-	-	-	-	-
1919	2302480	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Öre - Gustaf V 1917-1919 coin.