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⅓ Riksdaler Banco - Carl XIV Johan Pattern strike
1829 year| Silver | 4.21 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1829 |
| Value | ⅓ Riksdaler Banco |
| Currency | Fifth riksdaler (1798-1830) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.21 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#98905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned rectangular shield within order chain, divide date and value below, surrounded by the official motto of Karl XIV Johan. Shield has three crowns above the coat of arms of house Bernadotte, flanked to the left by the Norwegian crowned rampant lion holding an axe, facing left, and to the right by the Swedish crowned rampant lion also facing left. Order chain has seven angel heads
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOLKETS KÄRLEK MIN BELÖNING
./3. R.
C. B.
18 29
Translation: The love of the people is my reward
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern ⅓ Riksdaler Banco - Carl XIV Johan (Pattern strike) 1829 from Sweden is a rare and unique coin, with only 15 known examples existing in the world. It is considered a "pattern" coin, meaning it was struck as a trial or sample, and not intended for circulation. This particular coin is made of silver and weighs 4.21 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
