$22,098.00 USD
– SOLDThe Swedish 20 Kronor gold coin from 1900 was part of the Scandinavian Monetary Union (SMU), which was established in 1873 between Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. This union was based on a gold standard, with the 20 Kronor being a key denomination in the system. The coin was minted under the reign of King Oscar II, who ruled Sweden from 1872 to 1907.
The "EB" mintmark represents the engraver Erik Lindberg, who was the chief engraver at the Royal Swedish Mint (Kungliga Myntverket) in Stockholm.
Features a right-facing bust of King Oscar II with the inscription:
"OSCAR II SVERIGES OCH NORGES KONUNG" (Oscar II, King of Sweden and Norway).
The details of the portrait are finely crafted, showing the king’s beard, mustache, and distinctive facial features.
The engraver’s initials "EB" (Erik Lindberg) appear below the king’s portrait.
Displays the Swedish coat of arms, which includes a shield divided into four quadrants:
Three Crowns (Tre Kronor) representing Sweden.
Lion of the House of Folkung (Folkunga lion), symbolizing the ruling dynasty.
The shield is topped with the Swedish royal crown and flanked by the Order of the Seraphim's chain.
The denomination "20 KRONOR" is inscribed below, along with the date 1900.
