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1 Riksdaler - Frederick I Liberation War
1721 year| Silver (.878) | 29.25 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1721 |
| Value | 1 Riksdaler |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.878) |
| Weight | 29.25 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#37566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Facing busts within cameo of Gustaf Vasa and Gustaf Adolf II, both within palm wreath. Legend on two lines in exergue, below the wreath. Mintmaster initials are on the line of exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GVSTAVVS•I•D•G•REX•SVECIÆ•
GVST•ADOLPH•D•G•REX•SVECIÆ•
LC
IN MEMOR•VINDICATÆ
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
Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger
Edge
Lettering: GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO
Interesting fact
The 1 Riksdaler coin featuring Frederick I (Liberation War) was minted in 1721 to commemorate Sweden's liberation from foreign occupation during the Great Northern War. The coin's design features an image of King Frederick I on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver (.878) and weighs 29.25 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1721 | 2925 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Riksdaler - Frederick I (Liberation War) 1721 coin.
