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⅓ Riksdaler - Gustav III
| Silver (.878) | 9.75 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav III (1771-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1789 |
| Value | ⅓ Riksdaler |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.878) |
| Weight | 9.75 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#42761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Crowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Chain pendant divides date and mintmark below, while value is at both sides of the orb. Above the crown is the King's motto.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÄDERNESLANDET.
1/3. RD:
O. L.
17 88
Translation: (For) The Fatherland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ Riksdaler coin from Sweden is that it was issued during the reign of King Gustav III, who was instrumental in modernizing Sweden's economy and military. He introduced a new coinage system, which included the ⅓ Riksdaler coin, to replace the old system of reckoning in silver dalers. This coin was made of silver (.878) and weighed 9.75 grams. It was a significant step towards standardizing the currency and facilitating trade in Sweden.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 OL | 609546 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 OL | 228051 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 OL | 281676 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 OL | 17100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 OL | 115551 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 OL | 707208 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 OL | 514437 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 OL | 196842 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 OL | 50586 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1787 OL | 461472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 OL | 71463 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1789 OL | 640647 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅓ Riksdaler - Gustav III 1778-1789 coin.
