2 Caroliner / 32 Skillingar - Charles XIV Johan (Pattern strike) 1830 front 2 Caroliner / 32 Skillingar - Charles XIV Johan (Pattern strike) 1830 back
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2 Caroliner / 32 Skillingar - Charles XIV Johan Pattern strike

1830 year
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844)
Type
Pattern
Year
1830
Value
2 Carolin - 32 Skilling
Currency
Riksdaler banco (1830-1855)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#186197
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned rectangular shield surrounded by the Seraphim Order's Chain dividing date below (at sides of chain's pendant). Value at both sides of shield, along rim.
Shield has three crowns above the coat of arms of house Bernadotte, flanked to the left by the Norwegian crowned rampant lion holding an axe, facing left, and to the right by the Swedish crowned rampant lion also facing left. Order chain has seven angel heads.

Lettering:
2 CAROLIN 32 SKILLING
18 30

Comment

Gold Carolin value changed from 1 to 2.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Caroliner / 32 Skillingar - Charles XIV Johan (Pattern strike) 1830 from Sweden made of Gold is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It is considered a "pattern" coin, meaning that it was struck as a trial or sample coin, and not intended for circulation. This particular coin is one of only a few known examples, making it a highly valuable and unique piece of numismatic history.