1⁄16 Riksdaler Specie - Charles XIV Johan 1835-1836 front 1⁄16 Riksdaler Specie - Charles XIV Johan 1835-1836 back
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1⁄16 Riksdaler Specie - Charles XIV Johan

 
Silver (.750) 2.13 g 17.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1835-1836
Value
1⁄16 Riksdaler Specie (⅙)
Currency
Riksdaler banco (1830-1855)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
2.13 g
Diameter
17.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#37771
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Crowned rectangular shield with the three crowns of Sweden, surrounded by Seraphim's Order chain, divides date value and mintmark below (at sides of chain's pendant). King's motto at both sides of shield, along rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FOLKETS KÄRLEK MIN BELÖNING
./16R. SP.
C. B.
18 35

Translation: The love of the people is my reward

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1835-1836 Charles XIV Johan 1⁄16 Riksdaler Specie coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system that aimed to stabilize the Swedish economy and replace the old system of bartering with a standardized system of currency. This coin, made of silver and weighing 2.13 grams, was an important part of this effort and played a significant role in the everyday transactions of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1835 CB 432554 - - - - - -
1836 CB 88034 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄16 Riksdaler Specie - Charles XIV Johan 1835-1836 coin.