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¼ Riksdaler - Adolf Fredrick
| Silver (.875) | 7.3131 g | 28.75 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Adolphus Frederick (Adolf Friedrich) (1751-1771) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1765 |
| Value | ¼ Riksdaler |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 7.3131 g |
| Diameter | 28.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#88045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Chain pendant divides mintmark. Around the orb, near rim is the King's motto with date at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALUS • PUBLICA • SALUS • MEA • 1765
A. L.
Translation: The welfare of the people my welfare
Comment
Two main variants for this kind:Km# 469.1 Designed by Daniel Fehrman. On reverse the Seraphim order chain has nine angel heads and is closer to the orb; moreover the King's motto is less spaced.
Km# 469.2 Designed by Carl Gustav Fehrman (different head than km# 469.1). On reverse the Seraphim order chain has seven angel heads and is spaced from the orb; moreover the King's motto is widely spaced.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Riksdaler coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Adolf Fredrick (1752-1765), is that it was made of silver with a purity level of .875, which is relatively high compared to other coins of its time. This means that the coin contains 87.5% silver and 12.5% other metals, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1752 HM | 14217 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1753 HM | 18336 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1755 HM | 77588 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1760 HM | 6504 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1765 AL | 28268 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Riksdaler - Adolf Fredrick 1752-1765 coin.
