Overview

Issued by the Kingdom of Sweden in 1979, this 1 Krona coin features the left-facing portrait of King Carl XVI Gustaf alongside his royal motto and the iconic crowned Three Crowns national emblem.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Sweden
• Monarch: King Carl XVI Gustaf
• Denomination: 1 Krona (1 KR)
• Year: 1979
• Material: Copper-nickel (Cupronickel)
• Condition: Circulated / Pre-owned – A genuinely circulated coin that has seen use. The profile bust of King Carl XVI Gustaf, the crowned shield with its three crowns, the motto “FÖR SVERIGE I TIDEN” and the date “1979” all remain clear and fully legible, with natural surface wear, handling marks and toning consistent with circulation.
• Obverse (Front): Uncrowned profile bust of King Carl XVI Gustaf facing left, with legend “CARL XVI GUSTAF · SVERIGE” and date “1979” along the lower rim.
• Reverse (Back): Crowned shield featuring the Three Crowns of Sweden (Lesser Coat of Arms), surrounded by the royal motto “FÖR SVERIGE I TIDEN” (For Sweden – With the Times) and denomination “1 KR”.

Collector Value:

An iconic piece of modern Scandinavian coinage representing King Carl XVI Gustaf’s early reign and classic Swedish royal heraldry.