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1 Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I small head
| Silver (.750) | 34 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Oscar I (1844-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1845-1855 |
| Value | 1 Riksdaler Specie (8⁄3) |
| Currency | Riksdaler banco (1830-1855) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
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
1R 1852 SP
A. G.
Translation: Right and truth
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I (small head) 1845-1855 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country's monetary system. In 1855, Sweden transitioned from the old Riksdaler currency to a new monetary system based on the Krona, which is still in use today. As a result, coins like this one were minted in limited quantities and are now highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1845 AG | 42768 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 AG | 111279 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 AG | 59646 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 AG | 185100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 AG | 69746 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 AG | 121796 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 AG | 54189 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 AG | 109378 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 AG | 33671 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 AG | 160805 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (small head) 1845-1855 coin.
