1938-G 2 Kr Delaware KM-807 MS66 认证号47370127, PCGS号579379

Stunning color on a this Swedish 2 Kronor celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the landing of the Swedes & Finns in Delaware. Featuring the Kalmar Nyckel and King Gustaf V. The Latin inscription on the reverse (the side with the ship), “NOVÆ SUECIÆ SUECIA MEMOR”, translates as “Sweden Remembers New Sweden”. Latin hadn’t appeared on a Swedish coin since the time of Gustav III in the late 18th century. The years 1638 and 1938 are featured on either side of the ship, a nod to the tercentenary. The ‘G’ privy mark below the ship’s stern stands for mint master Alf Gerhard Grabe. Below the bow, the St. Erik mintmark indicates the coin was minted in Stockholm. Above the Kalmar Nyckel is a depiction of the royal crown. Erik Lindberg’s Kalmar Nyckel is more angular and svelte than Carl Schmitz’s design. It’s a model of efficiency to get settlers to their destination safely and quickly. Sweden’s King Gustav V, who attended the 1938 celebration in Delaware, is featured on the obverse. Around the King’s portrait is “GUSTAVUS V REX”, Latin for “King Gustaf V.” Below the neckline of the King’s portrait are the designer’s initials, EL (Erik Lindberg).