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1 Riksdaler - Frederick I Type IV
| Silver (.878) | 29.26 g | 41.2 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1738-1748 |
| Value | 1 Riksdaler |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.878) |
| Weight | 29.26 g |
| Diameter | 41.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#37567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned ornate shield with supporters; date in cartouche, with mintmark below.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Lettering:
Gud Mitt Hopp .
1743
HM
Translation: God is my hope.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Riksdaler - Frederick I (Type IV) 1738-1748 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by King Frederick I in 1738, which aimed to stabilize the Swedish economy and reduce inflation. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's shift towards a more centralized and modernized economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1739 HM | 13254 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1740 HM | 10704 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1741 HM | 8799 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1742 HM | 486 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 HM | 4372 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1744 HM | 8948 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 HM | 3383 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1747 HM | 4194 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1748 HM | 7283 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Type IV) 1738-1748 coin.
