⅓ Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan (Funeral of Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta) 1818 front ⅓ Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan (Funeral of Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta) 1818 back
⅓ Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan (Funeral of Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta) 1818 photo
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⅓ Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan Funeral of Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta

1818 year
Silver (.878) 9.75 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1818
Value
⅓ Riksdaler
Currency
Fifth riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition
Silver (.878)
Weight
9.75 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#186194
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three crowns with one of them beaming above legend, palm leaves beneath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SVEARS SORG
ÖKAD
D·20·JUN·
1818

Translation: Swedes grief increased, 20th June 1818.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the funeral of Hedvig Elisabet Charlotta, the wife of King Charles XIV John of Sweden. The coin's design features an image of the king and his wife on one side, and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1818, and it is made of silver with a weight of 9.75 grams. It is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1818  4850 - - - - - -

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