2 Caroliner / 32 Skillingar - Charles XIV Johan Pattern strike
1830 yearGold | - | - |
Issuer | Sweden |
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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 |
Numista | N#186197 |
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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.