Sweden 1919 ore
This specimen was lot 75569 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2024), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN. Ore, 1919. Gustav V. NGC MS-63. World War I issue struck in iron. The surfaces of this coin are attractively glossy with a steely hue that is immediately engaging to the viewer. Well struck with few distracting marks. A most pleasing coin that demonstrates the unexpected attractiveness of iron as a coining metal." This type is listed for 1917-19 and iron was used as a substitute for bronze during World War One. It is common in worn condition but scarce nice.
Recorded mintage: 7,169,500 plus a few struck in bronze.
Specification: 1.75 g, iron, 16 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-789.
- 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, September 2024 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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