2000 Kronor - Carl XIV Gustaf Saint Birgitta

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year2003
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2000 Kronor
CurrencyKrona (1873-date)
CompositionGold (.900)
Weight12 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Ernst Nordin
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#905
Obverse descriptionA big `B`, first letter in Saint Birgitta`s name, in Gothic type. Beneath the letter B is the value To the left of the B is the letter `E`, which indicates the place the coin was minted and on the right is the letter `H`, which is the first letter of the Riksbank Governor’s surname. The Latin text of the legend has been taken from a medieval hymn of praise.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGAUDE BIRGITTA FILIA CANTICUM TIBI DEBETUR GLORIE E H 2000 KRONOR SVERIGE
(Translation: Rejoice O daughter Birgitta, for you are worthy of glorious songs of praise)
Reverse descriptionA representation of Saint Birgitta. Under this is found the artist`s signature `EN`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1303 • BIRGITTA • 2003 EN
EdgeSmooth
MintMyntverket, Eskilstuna, Sweden(2002-2011)
MintageND (2003) E - Proof - 3 640
Catalog ID3944109520
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