⅛ Riksdaler Specie - Carl XIV Johan 1830-1837 front ⅛ Riksdaler Specie - Carl XIV Johan 1830-1837 back
⅛ Riksdaler Specie - Carl XIV Johan 1830-1837 photo
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⅛ Riksdaler Specie - Carl XIV Johan

 
Silver (.750) 4.25 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1830-1837
Value
⅛ Riksdaler Specie (⅓)
Currency
Riksdaler banco (1830-1855)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
4.25 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#23663
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Crowned bigger Arms of Sweden surrounded by the Seraphim Order's Chain divides value at sides. Above is the King's motto; while below, divided by Chain's pendant, is the date and the mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FOLKETS KÄRLEK MIN BELÖNING
./8R. Sp.
C. B.
18 31

Translation: The love of the people is my reward

Edge

75/100 DFLAR FIN SILVER

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ⅛ Riksdaler Specie coin from Sweden is that it was minted during the reign of King Carl XIV Johan, who was also known as Charles XIV John, and was the King of Sweden and Norway from 1818 to 1844. He was a prominent figure in Swedish history and played a significant role in the country's political and economic development during his reign.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1830 CB 1796277 - - - - - -
1831 CB - - - - - -
1832 CB 2828617 - - - - - -
1833 CB 1031552 - - - - - -
1834 CB 102640 - - - - - -
1835 CB 102567 - - - - - -
1836 CB 9024 - - - - - -
1837 CB 4818 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅛ Riksdaler Specie - Carl XIV Johan 1830-1837 coin.