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¼ Dukat - Adolf Fredrik
| Gold (.976) | 0.87 g | 13.75 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Adolphus Frederick (Adolf Friedrich) (1751-1771) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1754-1755 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (½) |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.976) |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 13.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Chain pendant divides the mintmark below. Around the rim is the legend with the King's motto and the date with a small rosette at the end, directly above crown's tip.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALUS • PUBLICA • SALUS • MEA • 1755 *
H • M •
Translation: The welfare of the people my welfare
Edge
Diagonal milling
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Dukat - Adolf Fredrik 1754-1755 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country's monetary system. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by King Adolf Fredrik in 1754, which aimed to replace the existing system based on the Swedish daler with a new system based on the dukat. This change was intended to simplify trade and commerce, and the ¼ dukat coin was one of the denominations introduced as part of this reform. Despite the changes, the coin still maintained a high level of gold content, with a purity of .976, and a weight of 0.87 grams. This makes it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1754 HM | 597 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1755 HM | 292 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Dukat - Adolf Fredrik 1754-1755 coin.
