16 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III 1773-1774 front 16 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III 1773-1774 back
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16 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III

 
Silver (.691) 6.19 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav III (1771-1792)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1773-1774
Value
16 Ore = ⅙ Riksdaler
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Silver (.691)
Weight
6.19 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#61651
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Chain pendant divides mintmark below. Value and date are in legend, around rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
16 ÖRE SILF. MYNT 1773
A.L.

Edge

Diagonal milling

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 16 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III 1773-1774 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. King Gustav III, who ruled Sweden from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the country and increasing its power and influence in Europe. These reforms included the creation of a new coinage system, which is why this coin was minted. The 16 Öre Silvermynt was a significant denomination at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1773 AL 200659 - - - - - -
1774 OL 151842 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 16 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III 1773-1774 coin.