Gustaf VI Eighty-Fifth Birthday Medal

SKU: 02.SWE.0134.101.01

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  • Silver Medal (rim stamped "MJV SILVER 1967") Obverse
  • Silver Medal (rim stamped "MJV SILVER 1967") Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Sweden
  • date of institution
    August 29, 1967
  • makers
    Royal Mint, Stockholm
  • remarks
    The images of the Silver Medal are attributed to DigitaltMuseum and Armemuseum at http://digitaltmuseum.se/011024254276?rows=72&query=sverige%20Utm%C3%A4rkelsetecken&place=Sverige%20(SE)&advanced_search=1&pos=18 through the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.

History


Established by King Gustaf VI Adolf, in commemoration of his 85th birthday, this Medal was conferred upon the Royal Family, members of the Royal Household, and others of equivalent status.

According to official documents, 650 medals were awarded,

The obverse inscription translates to "Gustaf VI Adolf, King of Sweden."

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Gustaf VI Eighty-Fifth Birthday Medal (rim stamped "MJV SILVER 1967")

  • Price

    $250 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GUSTAF VI ADOLF SVERIGES KONUNG Rev: 1882 1967 VI

  • Size

    31mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, Stockholm

  • Version Remarks

    The medal was designed by Léo Holmgren.

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