¼ Riksdaler Specie - Carl XIV Johan 1830-1836 front ¼ Riksdaler Specie - Carl XIV Johan 1830-1836 back
¼ Riksdaler Specie - Carl XIV Johan 1830-1836 photo
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¼ Riksdaler Specie - Carl XIV Johan

 
Silver (.750) 8.52 g 24.67 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1830-1836
Value
¼ Riksdaler (⅔)
Currency
Riksdaler banco (1830-1855)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
8.52 g
Diameter
24.67 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#98548
Rarity index
83%

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
./4 R. SP.
C. B.

Translation: The love of the people is my reward

Edge

Inscription

Lettering: 75 / 100 DELAR FINSILFVER /

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ 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 member of the House of Oldenburg and was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen Sweden's economy and military. The coin, which was minted between 1830 and 1836, 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 weighs 8.52 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1830 CB 703796 - - - - - -
1831 CB 2469751 - - - - - -
1832 CB 522113 - - - - - -
1833 CB 63266 - - - - - -
1834 CB 953130 - - - - - -
1836 CB 2766 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Riksdaler Specie - Carl XIV Johan 1830-1836 coin.