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Gustaf VI Adolf (Oscar Fredrik Wilhelm Olaf Gustaf Adolf; 1882–1973) was King of Sweden from 29 October 1950 until his death. He was the eldest son of King Gustaf V and his wife, Victoria of Baden, and had been Crown Prince of Sweden for the preceding 43 years in the reign of his father. Gustaf VI Adolf was a lifelong amateur archeologist particularly interested in Ancient Italian cultures.
Obverse
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Stylized portrait of the King Gustaf VI Adolf facing left surrounded by theinscription "Gustaf VI Adolf King of Sweden". Above the portrait the mint mark of Sveriges Riksbank, Stockholm (crowned St. Eric). Below the portrait the Governor of the Riksbank's initials (u: Benkt Ulvfot, 1961-1986). GUSTAF VI ADOLF SVERIGES KONUNG |
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Reverse
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The coat of arms (version consisting of the crowned escutcheon only) divides date (above crown's point) and value. Below the king's motto "Duty above all". 19 68 |
Edge |
1 Krona
KM# 826a
Characteristics
Material | Copper Nickel Plated Copper |
Weight | 7 g |
Diameter | 25 mm |
Thickness | 1.84 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Sveriges Riksbank
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