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1 Riksdaler - Gustav III
| Silver (.878) | 29.25 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav III (1771-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1779-1792 |
| 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#37578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Crowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Chain pendant divides date and mintmark below, while value is at both sides of the orb. Above the crown is the King's motto.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÄDERNESLANDET •
I• RD:
O. L.
17 90
Translation: (For) The Fatherland
Edge
Lettering: MANIBUS NE LAEDAR AVARIS
Translation: May not be damaged by greedy hands
Comment
Even if the differences are minimum can be recognised four different portrait types.Portrait 1: Ljungberger portrait (from the name of mint engraver)
Portrait 2: Only in 1780 with crown variants
Portrait 3: Fehrmans portrait (from the name of mint engraver)
Portrait 4: Only in 1788 (also less than ten 1790 pieces recognized with this portrait)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Riksdaler - Gustav III 1779-1792 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to prevent it from being counterfeited, as it was difficult to replicate the intricate details of the coin's design using the technology available at the time. This feature makes the coin easily identifiable and adds to its historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 OL | 33546 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 OL | 171321 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 OL | 524058 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 OL | 653651 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 OL | 99637 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1787 OL | 62037 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 OL | 151108 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1790 OL | 635898 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 OL | 921235 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1792 OL | 431063 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Riksdaler - Gustav III 1779-1792 coin.
