The change of throne

€326,515.00
LocationSweden
Year1975
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight45 g
Diameter40 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeLéo Holmgren
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionA portrait of the diseased king Gustaf VI Adolf with his birth year and death year. Below the portrait you find his motto.
Obverse letteringGUSTAF VI ADOLF SVERIGES GÖTES O VENDES KONUNG PLIKTEN FRAMFÖR ALLT
(Translation: GUSTAF VI ADOLF THE KING OF SWEDEN THE GOTH AND WENDS  DUTY BEFORE ALL)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA portrait of the new king Charles XVI Gustaf with his motto to the right. Below the portrait you find the year he entered the throne.
Reverse letteringCARL XVI GUSTAF SVERIGES KONUNG FÖR SVERIGE I TIDEN
(Translation: CHARLES XVI GUSTAF THE KING OF SWEDEN  For Sweden – With the times)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverSporrong & Co., Stockholm, Sweden
Mintage1975  - - 2 000
Catalog ID4559698020
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