⅓ Riksdaler - Carl XIV Johan 1827-1829 front ⅓ Riksdaler - Carl XIV Johan 1827-1829 back
⅓ Riksdaler - Carl XIV Johan 1827-1829 photo
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⅓ Riksdaler - Carl XIV Johan

 
Silver (.878) 9.76 g 27.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1827-1829
Value
⅓ Riksdaler
Currency
Fifth riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition
Silver (.878)
Weight
9.76 g
Diameter
27.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#99338
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned rectangular shield surrounded by the Seraphim Order's Chain divides date value and mintmark below (at sides of chain's pendant). King's motto at both sides of shield, along rim.
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

Lettered

Lettering: 878/1000 FINSILFVER

Comment

Coins with date 1828 and 1829 with plain edge are not a different variety but normal but weakly struck examples.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅓ Riksdaler coin from Sweden is that it was minted during the reign of King Carl XIV Johan, who was also known as Charles John. He was the King of Sweden and Norway from 1818 until his death in 1844, and he played a significant role in the development of Sweden's monetary system during his reign. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1828 CB 61218 - - - - - -
1829 CB 109183 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅓ Riksdaler - Carl XIV Johan 1827-1829 coin.