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⅓ Riksdaler - Gustav III Largesse money; Birth of Crownprince
1778 year| Silver (.878) | 9.75 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav III (1771-1792) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1778 |
| Value | ⅓ Riksdaler |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.878) |
| Weight | 9.75 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A sheaf of wheat. Lettering around rim and in exergue, with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLÄDER ÄN ET TIDEHVARF ·
_____________________
FORTPLANTAD
1778 ·
Translation:
Gladdens yet an era
Propagated
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ Riksdaler - Gustav III (Largesse money; Birth of Crownprince) 1778 coin from Sweden is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of Crown Prince Gustav IV Adolf, who was born on November 1, 1778. The coin features an image of King Gustav III on one side and the crown prince on the other, and was intended as a gift to the king's loyal subjects to celebrate the royal birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 OL | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Largesse money; Birth of Crownprince) 1778 coin.
