⅙ Riksdaler / 16 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III 1776-1777 front ⅙ Riksdaler / 16 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III 1776-1777 back
⅙ Riksdaler / 16 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III 1776-1777 photo
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⅙ Riksdaler / 16 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III

 
Silver (.691) 6.19 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav III (1771-1792)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1776-1777
Value
⅙ Riksdaler
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Silver (.691)
Weight
6.19 g
Diameter
25.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#101812
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·
I/6· RD.
16· ÖR·
S· M·
O· L·
17 77

Translation: (For) the Fatherland

Edge

Diagonal reeding

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Gustav III of Sweden, who was a prominent figure in Swedish history and known for his efforts to modernize the country's economy and military.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1776 OL 68430 - - - - - -
1777 OL 833820 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅙ Riksdaler / 16 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III 1776-1777 coin.