© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Ducat - Gustav IV Adolf 1st portrait
| Gold (.976) | 3.48 g | 21.60 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav IV Adolf (1792-1809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1793-1795 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Gold (.976) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 21.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#100516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Chain pendant divides date and mintmark below. Above the crown is the King's motto.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUD OCH FOLKET •
O• L•
17 94
Translation: God and the people
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Gustav IV Adolf (1st portrait) 1793-1795 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was introduced in 1793, just a few years after Sweden had experienced a period of economic turmoil and political upheaval, including a famine that had ravaged the country in 1788-1789 and the subsequent overthrow of the monarchy in 1792. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency during this time, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin both within Sweden and beyond its borders.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1793 OL | 1528 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1794 OL | 14400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1795 OL | 4071 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Gustav IV Adolf (1st portrait) 1793-1795 coin.
