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  • 50 Öre 1920-1947, KM# 796, Sweden, Gustaf V
  • 50 Öre 1920-1947, KM# 796, Sweden, Gustaf V
Obverse

Crowned monogram of Gustaf V divides the date. Mint mark of Sveriges Riksbank, Stockholm (crowned St. Eric) at lower right.

A heraldic representation of the crown of King Eric XIV of Sweden. The original crown was made in Stockholm in 1561 by Flemish goldsmith Cornelius ver Weiden, for the coronation of King Eric XIV. It is held in the Treasury under the Stockholm Palace along with the rest of the Swedish Royal Regalia. The crown is the official crown of the King of Sweden and is still used in ceremonies.

19 GV 24

Reverse

Large denomination within stylized wreath. Below in wreath knot is the Governor of the Riksbank's initials:

• W: Karl-August Wallroth, 1910-1927
• G: Alf Grabe, 1927-1945
• TS: Torsten Swensson, 1945-1961

50
ÖRE
W

Edge

50 Öre

KM# 796
Characteristics
Material Nickel Bronze
Weight 4.8 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Sveriges Riksbank

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