1 Ducat - Carl XIV Johan (Type 2; lighter) 1835-1843 front 1 Ducat - Carl XIV Johan (Type 2; lighter) 1835-1843 back
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1 Ducat - Carl XIV Johan Type 2; lighter

 
Gold (.976) 3.456 g 19.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1835-1843
Value
1 Ducat (16⁄3)
Currency
Riksdaler banco (1830-1855)
Composition
Gold (.976)
Weight
3.456 g
Diameter
19.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#37684
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned and mantled oval arms of Sweden, adorned with Seraphim Order chain. Date below, with mintmark at sides. King's motto at both sides of arms, along rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FOLKETS KÄRLEK MIN BELÖNING
A. G.
18 43

Translation: The love of the people is my reward

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Carl XIV Johan (Type 2; lighter) coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country's monetary system. In 1835, Sweden transitioned from using the old Swedish monetary system, which was based on the silver standard, to a new system based on the gold standard. This coin, which was minted during this period, represents a significant shift in Sweden's economic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1835 CB 7622 - - - - - -
1836 CB 1947 - - - - - -
1837 CB 13255 - - - - - -
1838 AG 15057 - - - - - -
1839 AG 10459 - - - - - -
1840 AG 1840 - - - - - -
1841 AG 12730 - - - - - -
1842 AG 29761 - - - - - -
1843 AG 73870 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Carl XIV Johan (Type 2; lighter) 1835-1843 coin.