Sweden 1938-G 10 ore

from Stack's Bowers May 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 73352

This specimen was lot 73352 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, May 2023), where it sold for $552. The catalog description^[1] noted, "SWEDEN. 10 Ore, 1938-G. Stockholm Mint. Gustaf V. NGC PROOFLIKE-66 Cameo. This glimmering and pleasing example yields unto the eye a sensual displays of vibrant luster and exciting details." This type is listed for 1909-19 and 1927-42. The early dates are scarce compared to the later dates.

Recorded mintage: 7,428,140 plus a few proofs, a common date.

Specification: 1.45 g, 0.400 fine silver, 15 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-780.

Source:

• Bjorne Ahlström, Yngve Almer and Bengt Hemmingson, Sveriges Mynt, 1521-1977, the Coinage of Sweden. Stockholm: Numismatika Bokförlaget AB, 1976.
• Delzanno, Roberto, Myntårsboken 2022, Sveriges Mynt 995-2021, 1:a upplagen, Stockholm, 2021.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

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