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1 Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I large head
| Silver (.750) | 34 g | 39.2 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Oscar I (1844-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1844-1845 |
| Value | 1 Riksdaler Specie (8⁄3) |
| Currency | Riksdaler banco (1830-1855) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Diameter | 39.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#37769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned bigger Arms of Sweden held by lion supporters at sides. Above is the King's motto; while below the shield, in a cartouche, the date divides value at sides. Below cartouche is the mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RÄTT OCH SANNING
1 R 1845 SP
A. G.
Translation: Right and truth
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I (large head) 1844-1845 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country's monetary system. The coin was introduced in 1844, just a year after the introduction of the new Swedish monetary system, which replaced the old system based on the Swedish daler with a new system based on the Swedish krona. The coin was minted in silver and was worth 1 Riksdaler Specie, which was equivalent to 1/4 of a Swedish krona. This coin was a significant change from the previous coinage system and marked a new era in Swedish monetary history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1844 AG | 88450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 AG | 42768 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I (large head) 1844-1845 coin.
