1 Riksdaler - Gustav IV Adolf (3rd portrait) 1801-1807 front 1 Riksdaler - Gustav IV Adolf (3rd portrait) 1801-1807 back
1 Riksdaler - Gustav IV Adolf (3rd portrait) 1801-1807 photo
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1 Riksdaler - Gustav IV Adolf 3rd portrait

 
Silver (.878) 29.36 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav IV Adolf (1792-1809)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1801-1807
Value
1 Riksdaler
Currency
Fifth riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition
Silver (.878)
Weight
29.36 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#37581
Rarity index
88%

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.
1801

Translation: God and the people

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Riksdaler - Gustav IV Adolf (3rd portrait) 1801-1807 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1801, just a few years after Sweden had adopted a new constitution and was in the process of transitioning from a medieval society to a modern, industrialized nation. The coin's design, which features a portrait of King Gustav IV Adolf, reflects the shift towards a more modern and secular society, as it was designed in a more realistic and naturalistic style than previous coins. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from previous coins, which had been made of copper or other base metals, and reflected the country's growing wealth and prosperity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1801 OL 91075 - - - - - -
1805 OL 150499 - - - - - -
1806 OL 204774 - - - - - -
1807 OL 36839 - - - - - -

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