I have a 1921 coin that is probably either Dutch or Danish in origin. I found it digging through my Great-grandmother's old things, I'm guessing on the origin, becuase she came over frome Denmark.
On one side there is a 5 on top of three Crowns in a reverse triangle with the words 'Fem Öre' on either side of the bottom crown. On the reverse side is a Crown with a swirly type design underneath it with 1921 on either side of the design. Around the top edge are the words MED FOLKET FOR FOSTERLANDET. There are no ridges on the edge of the coin, but I'm not sure whether that has to due to age or the making.
Any info about this coin is appreciated, but I'm particularily interested in it's origin and history.
2007-06-30 12:25:11 · 2 answers · asked by adriesty 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Yes, it is from Sweden and if cataloged as KM# 779.2. The coin is a 5 Ore piece. The obverse (front) is the side with the date and the 3 crown side is the reverse (back). I believe the obverse design is the royal seal of the King Gustaf V 1907-1950. I noticed the catalog calls the design under the crown on the obverse, a large cross. I still think it is the Kings seal and is in a cross form. It has a value of .75, higher is in mint state. Without even reading the inscription the 3 crowns on the reverse give it away as Swedish. It is made of bronze. One thing Norway was ruled by Sweden until 1905. Just like it is common to find Canadian coins in the northern states and coins of Mexico in the states in the South West it would have been common for the coins of the Scandinavian country's to intermix also. Hope this answers your question.
2007-06-30 15:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its Swedish. "Med folket for Fosterlandet" means: With the people for the Fatherland.
2007-06-30 19:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by Joe H 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋