200 Kronor (Selma Lagerlöf) – Sweden
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 150th anniversary of the birth of Selma Lagerlöf
Sweden
Context
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard925
Numista: #65419
Value
Exchange value: 200 SEK = $22.07
Bullion value: $70.23
Inflation-adjusted value: 289.63 SEK
Obverse
Description:
Stylized portrait of Selma Lagerlöf, based on a photo from Mårbacka. The lower edge features the Governor's initials "SI," the year, denomination, and mintmark "E." The designer's initials are below the portrait.
Inscription:
SELMA LAGERLÖF 1858-1940
SI 2008 SVERIGE 200KR E
SI 2008 SVERIGE 200KR E
Translation:
Selma Lagerlöf 1858-1940
SI 2008 Sweden 200 KR E
SI 2008 Sweden 200 KR E
Script: Latin
Engraver: Jon Holm
Reverse
Description:
Two flying geese border a quote from "Monarkmötet" in the 1915 collection "Troll och människor."
Inscription:
FREDEN ÄR FÖR RIKET DETSAMMA, SOM SUNDHET ÄR FÖR KROPPEN
JH
JH
Translation:
Peace is for the realm the same, as health is for the body.
Script: Latin
Language: Swedish
Engraver: Jon Holm
Edge
Plain
💎 Extremely Rare