¼ Skilling Riksgälds - Gustav IV Adolf 1799-1800 front ¼ Skilling Riksgälds - Gustav IV Adolf 1799-1800 back
¼ Skilling Riksgälds - Gustav IV Adolf 1799-1800 photo
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¼ Skilling Riksgälds - Gustav IV Adolf

 
Copper 2.8 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav IV Adolf (1792-1809)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1799-1800
Value
¼ Skilling (1⁄192)
Currency
Fifth riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.8 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#28452
Rarity index
35%

Reverse

Value and date on three lines

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/4
SKILLING
1799.

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Even though this is a token, it was legal tender and used as a regular coin.

Interesting fact

The ¼ Skilling Riksgälds coin was minted during the reign of King Gustav IV Adolf, who was only 14 years old when he ascended to the throne. Despite his young age, he was known for his strong leadership and his efforts to modernize Sweden's economy and military. The coin's design features a portrait of the young king, surrounded by symbols of the Swedish state and the coin's denomination.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1799  96000 - - - - - -
1800  4391616 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Skilling Riksgälds - Gustav IV Adolf 1799-1800 coin.