½ Riksdaler Specie - Carl XIV Johan
| Silver (.750) | 17 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1831-1838 |
| Value | ½ Riksdaler Specie (4⁄3) |
| Currency | Riksdaler banco (1830-1855) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#37683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned rectangular shield surrounded by the Seraphim Order's Chain divides date value and mintmark below (at sides of chain's pendant). King's motto at both sides of shield, along rim.
Shield has three crowns above the coat of arms of house Bernadotte, flanked to the left by the Norwegian crowned rampant lion holding an axe, facing left, and to the right by the Swedish crowned rampant lion also facing left. Order chain has seven angel heads.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOLKETS KÄRLEK MIN BELÖNING
./2R. SP.
C. B.
18 33
Translation: The love of the people is my reward
Engravers: Lundgren, Ludvig Persson
Edge
Plain with Lettering
Lettering: 75/100 DELAR FINSILFVER
Interesting fact
The ½ Riksdaler Specie coin was minted during the reign of King Carl XIV Johan, who was also known as Charles John, and was the King of Sweden and Norway from 1818 to 1844. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver (.750) and weighed 17 grams. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in Sweden during the 19th century and is now considered a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 CB | 269875 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1832 CB | 142148 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 CB | 191079 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 CB | 2482 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Riksdaler Specie - Carl XIV Johan 1831-1838 coin.
