© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
⅓ Riksdaler - Charles XIII Sofia Magdalena's funeral
1813 year| Silver (.878) | 9.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XIII (Karl XIII) (1809-1818) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | ⅓ Riksdaler |
| Currency | Fifth riksdaler (1798-1830) |
| Composition | Silver (.878) |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#186173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Five lined inscription in circle of stars with legend outside.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ÄLSKAD
OCH
SÖRJD
AF
SVEA FOLK
FÖDD D·3·JUL·1746· DÖD D·21·AUG·1813·
Translation: Loved and mourned by the Swedish people. Born 3rd July 1746, died 21th August 1813.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the funeral of Sofia Magdalena, the wife of King Charles XIII of Sweden, who passed away on March 21, 1813. The coin's design features an image of the king and his wife on the obverse, and the reverse bears an inscription in Swedish that translates to "In memory of the beloved Queen Sofia Magdalena, who departed this life on March 21, 1813." This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
