1 Riksdaler - Gustav IV Adolf (2nd portrait) 1796-1797 front 1 Riksdaler - Gustav IV Adolf (2nd portrait) 1796-1797 back
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1 Riksdaler - Gustav IV Adolf 2nd portrait

 
Silver (.878) 29.36 g 40.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav IV Adolf (1792-1809)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1796-1797
Value
1 Riksdaler
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Silver (.878)
Weight
29.36 g
Diameter
40.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#37580
Rarity index
94%

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:
GUD OCH FOLKET •
I• RD:
O• L•
17 96

Translation: God and the people

Comment

Two crown types exists for this coin:
Type 1 (same of km# 540): crown ring has a diamond in center with two dots at sides. Between these elements there were a column of two small dots
Type 2 (peculiar of this km#): crown ring has a diamond in center with two dots at sides. Between these elements there were a group of four small dots in a rhombus shape.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Riksdaler - Gustav IV Adolf (2nd portrait) 1796-1797 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Gustav IV Adolf, who was known for his ambitious economic and military reforms. The coin's mintage was part of a larger effort to stabilize Sweden's economy and promote trade, and it features a portrait of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1796 OL 225462 - - - - - -
1797 OL 154517 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Riksdaler - Gustav IV Adolf (2nd portrait) 1796-1797 coin.