⅓ Riksdaler / 1 Daler Silvermynt - Gustav III 1776-1777 front ⅓ Riksdaler / 1 Daler Silvermynt - Gustav III 1776-1777 back
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⅓ Riksdaler / 1 Daler Silvermynt - Gustav III

 
Silver (.878) 9.7508 g 29.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav III (1771-1792)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1776-1777
Value
1 Silver Daler (1 Daler Silvermynt) (⅓)
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Silver (.878)
Weight
9.7508 g
Diameter
29.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#22920
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Crowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Chain pendant divides date and mintmark below, while value is at both sides of the orb (in both Riksdaler and Daler S.M. format). Above the crown is the King's motto.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FÄDERNESLANDET·
1/3· RD.
1· D·
S· M·
O· L·
17 76

Translation: (For) the Fatherland

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅓ Riksdaler / 1 Daler Silvermynt - Gustav III 1776-1777 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of economic reform in Sweden. King Gustav III, who ruled from 1771 to 1792, implemented a number of economic reforms aimed at strengthening the Swedish economy and increasing the country's global trade. The introduction of this coin, which was made of silver and had a standardized design, was part of these reforms. It was intended to replace the various local currencies that were in use throughout Sweden at the time and establish a single, national currency. This coin is a tangible example of Sweden's efforts to modernize and strengthen its economy during this period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1776 OL 97473 - - - - - -
1777 OL 665331 - - - - - -

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