50 Öre - Gustaf V (Pattern strike) 1949 front 50 Öre - Gustaf V (Pattern strike) 1949 back
50 Öre - Gustaf V (Pattern strike) 1949 photo
© Wallin Mint

50 Öre - Gustaf V Pattern strike

1949 year
Aluminium 1.4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustaf V (1907-1950)
Type
Pattern
Year
1949
Value
50 Öre 0.50 SEK = USD 0.048
Currency
Krona (1873-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#192004
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Large denomination above date and initial of Riksbank Governor' surname. The word 'prov' is partially covered by the denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 ÖRE
PROV
1949
TS

Translation: Sample

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 50 Öre - Gustaf V (Pattern strike) 1949 from Sweden made of Aluminium weighing 1.4 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 10,000 pieces minted. It was designed by artist and engraver, Erik Lindberg, and features a portrait of King Gustaf V on the obverse side, with the reverse side depicting the royal coat of arms of Sweden. The coin's aluminum composition makes it stand out from other coins of its time, which were typically made of copper, silver, or gold. Its rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Swedish history.