1 Ducat - Gustav IV Adolf (3rd portrait; Dalarna) 1804 front 1 Ducat - Gustav IV Adolf (3rd portrait; Dalarna) 1804 back
1 Ducat - Gustav IV Adolf (3rd portrait; Dalarna) 1804 photo
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1 Ducat - Gustav IV Adolf 3rd portrait; Dalarna

1804 year
Gold (.976) 3.5 g 22.76 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav IV Adolf (1792-1809)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1804
Value
1 Ducat (2)
Currency
Fifth riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition
Gold (.976)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
22.76 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#101116
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Crown has a radiant star above its tip with King's motto further above. Date is below, above a line, at both sides of the chain.Below the chain, in the exergue, in a brick wall pattern, the Arms of the province of Dalarna: crowned crossed arrows with crown above, divides the mintmark. The presence of these Arms indicates that the gold for the coin was obtained at the Dalarna Mines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GUD OCH FOLKET •
O• L•
18 04

Translation: God and the people

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1804 Swedish 1 Ducat coin featuring Gustav IV Adolf is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was issued during the reign of King Gustav IV Adolf, who ruled from 1792 to 1809, a period marked by the transition from an agrarian society to an industrialized nation. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the country's growing wealth and influence during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1804 OL 1254 - - - - - -

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