4 Riksdaler Courant - Charles XIV Johan Pattern strike
1834 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1834 |
| Value | 4 Riksdaler Courant = 1 Riksdaler Speice |
| Currency | Riksdaler banco (1830-1855) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#186825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned rectangular shield surrounded by the Seraphim Order's Chain dividing date, value and mintmark below (at sides of chain pendant). King's motto 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:
FOLKETS KÄRLEK MIN BELÖNING
4R. CR.
1R. SP.
C. B.
18 34
Translation: The love of the people (is) my reward
Edge
Plain with Lettering.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Riksdaler Courant - Charles XIV Johan (Pattern strike) 1834 from Sweden made of Silver 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 100 pattern strikes produced in 1834, making it a truly unique and valuable piece of numismatic history.
