© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
½ Skilling - Gustav IV Adolf Avesta
1794 year| Copper | 12.95 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav IV Adolf (1792-1809) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | ½ Skilling (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.95 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#186058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned big crossed arrows dividing date in two at sides. Below is the date in as year.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D:9. IULI
1794
Edge
Milled or lozenged edge.
Comment
Weight and diameter vary.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Gustav IV Adolf, who was the King of Sweden from 1792 to 1809. He was known for his strong personality and his efforts to modernize Sweden's government and economy. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Avesta, a city in central Sweden, on the other. The coin's mintage was limited, and it is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
