Sweden 1938-G krona
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This specimen was lot 35102 in Heritage sale 3067 (Long Beach, September 2018), where it sold for $180. The catalog description[1] noted, "Sweden: Gustaf V Krona 1938-G SP66 PCGS. A magnificent gem, with a bright and argent countenance, and exceedingly rare in this desirable specimen strike." This type was struck 1924-42 and this date is common in all grades. In 1942, the coin was reduced to 7 g, 0.400 fine silver, and struck in that form until 1968, when silver was removed completely. The two kronor underwent a similar process.
Recorded mintage: 1,911,464 plus proofs.
Specification: 7.5 g, 0.800 fine silver, 25 mm diameter, lettered edge.
Catalog reference: KM 786.2.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2018 September 6-11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction #3067, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.
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