200 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf Saint Birgitta

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year2003
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value200 Kronor
CurrencyKrona (1873-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight27.03 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness3.15 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Ernst Nordin
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#904
Obverse descriptionBirgitta`s crown with 5 points, surmounted by a cross. Below the value. To the left of the crown is the letter `E` indicating the coin mint and to the right `H` is the first letter of the Riksbank Governor`s surname: Lars Heikensten.  The Latin text of the legend is taken from a hymn of praise to the Middle Ages.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGAUDE BIRGITTA FILIACANTICUM TIBI DEBETUR GLORIE EH 200 KRONOR SVERIGE
(Translation: Rejoice O daughter Birgitta, for you are worthy of glorious songs of praise)
Reverse descriptionRepresentation of Saint Birgitta with the legend `* 1303 • BIRGITTA • 2003 `. Beneath the artist`s signature `EN` The artist is Ernst Nordin well known coin, medal and sculpture artist.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1303 • BIRGITTA • 2003 EN
EdgePlain
MintMyntverket, Eskilstuna, Sweden(2002-2011)
Mintage2003 EH - Eskilstuna - 39 000
Catalog ID8858549420
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