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

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SKU: 02.SWE.0134.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

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

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Sweden
  • Makers
    Royal Mint, Stockholm
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: GUSTAF VI ADOLF SVERIGES KONUNG Rev: 1882 1967 VI
  • Size
    31mm
  • Version Remarks
    The medal was designed by Léo Holmgren.
  • Image Licensing
    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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