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¼ Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I
| Silver (.750) | 8.5 g | 24.76 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Oscar I (1844-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1846-1852 |
| Value | ¼ Riksdaler Specie (⅔) |
| Currency | Riksdaler banco (1830-1855) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#37752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned bigger Arms of Sweden surrounded by the Seraphim Order's Chain divides vaue at sides. Above is the King's motto; while below, divided by Chain's pendant, is the date and the mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RÄTT OCH SANNING
·/4 R. Sp.
A. G.
18 46
Translation: Right and truth
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Riksdaler Specie coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country's monetary system. In the mid-19th century, Sweden was transitioning from a system of local currencies to a national currency, and the ¼ Riksdaler Specie coin was one of the first coins to be introduced as part of this new system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1846 AG | 220924 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 AG | 129868 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I 1846-1852 coin.
