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  • 50 Öre 1976-1991, KM# 855, Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf
  • 50 Öre 1976-1991, KM# 855, Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf
Description

Engraver: Lars Englund

Obverse

Crowned Carl XVI Gustaf monogram divides date at sides.

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.

CG XVI
19 83

Reverse

Depicts denomination, country name above. ÖRE divides mint mark (E: AB Myntverket, Eskilstuna, Sweden) on the left and the Governor of the Riksbank's initials (U: Benkt Ulvfot, 1961-1986 or D: Bengt Dennis, 1986-1993) on the right.

SVERIGE
50
E ÖRE U

Edge

50 Öre

KM# 855 Schön# 73
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.63 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Myntverket

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