© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Riksdaler - Frederick I Type I
1731 year| Silver (.878) | 29.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1731 |
| Value | 1 Riksdaler |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.878) |
| Weight | 29.25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#185267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eleven line inscription legend concerning the commemorative visit with date in roman numerals.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGI SVO
AVGVSTISSIMO
ITER IN HASSIAM
MENSE IVN·A·MDCCXXXI
APPARANTI
FELICEM FAVSTAMQVE
ET PROFECTIONEM
ET REDITIONEM
A DEO GVNCTA SVECIA
SVPPLICITER
PRECATVR·
Translation:
King in his August trip to Hesse, June year 1731.
Prepared prosperity and a happy departure and return.
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King Frederick I, who was the King of Sweden from 1720 to 1751. The coin was minted during his reign, and it's interesting to note that Frederick I was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Swedish economy, which is reflected in the coin's design and the use of silver as its material.
