1 Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan (Liberation War) 1821 front 1 Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan (Liberation War) 1821 back
1 Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan (Liberation War) 1821 photo
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1 Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan Liberation War

1821 year
Silver (.878) 29.25 g 41.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1821
Value
1 Riksdaler
Currency
Fifth riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition
Silver (.878)
Weight
29.25 g
Diameter
41.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#64142
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Three portraits in oval pearl frames: from left to right Gustav Vasa, Guastav II Adolf and Frederick I. Over the medallions two bonded palm branches, while below two crossed and tied laurel branches and the mint master's initials. Further below, in the exergue, a text on two lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GVSTAVVS•I•D•G•REX•SVECIÆ•
GVST•II•AD•D•G•REX•SVE•
FRIDERICVS I•D•G•R•SVE
C•B•
IN MEMOR•VINDICATAE
LIBERT•AC RELIC•

Translation:
Gustav I King of Sweden by the Grace of God
Gustav II Adolf King of Sweden by the Grace of God
Frederick I King of Sweden by the Grace of God

In memory of rescued political and religious freedom

Engraver: Lars Grandel

Edge

Lettered

Lettering: GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO

Comment

Even if thi coins shows the jubilee date 1821 was minted in 1825

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan (Liberation War) 1821 coin from Sweden is that it was minted to commemorate King Charles XIV John's role in the Liberation War, specifically his leadership in the Battle of Leipzig in 1813, which marked a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's pride in their monarch and his contributions to their freedom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1821 CB 7339 - - - - - -

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