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1 Ducat - Carl XIV Johan Type 2; lighter
| Gold (.976) | 3.456 g | 19.2 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.