1 Riksdaler - Frederick I 2nd portrait

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1723-1728
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Riksdaler
CurrencyFourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
CompositionSilver (.878)
Weight29.25 g
Dimensions41.56 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Johann Karl von Hedlinger
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#395.1, Dav EC III#1720, Felder#51
Obverse descriptionBust of King Fredrik I with long and curly hairs divides legend. King is wearing an ornate armor with shoulder ribbons and a drape above (with brooch).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS • D•G • REX • SVECIÆ •
(Translation: Frederick I king of Sweden by the grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned greater arms of Sweden in ornate shield held by lion supporters at sides. The date is below, in cartouche made by palm crossed branches. Above the shield is the King`s motto.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGud Mitt Hopp . 1725
(Translation: God is my hope.)
EdgeSmooth with embossed lettering
Mint
Mintage1723  - Portrait type 1723. With signature H - 6 445
1724  - Portrait type 1724. W/o signature - 2 992
1725  - Portrait type 1724. W/o signature - 8 856
1726  - Portrait type 1723. With signature H - 6 614
1726  - Portrait type 1724. W/o signature -
1726  - Portrait type 1726. W/o signature -
1727  - Portrait type 1724. W/o signature - 9 847
1728  - Portrait type 1724. W/o signature - 9 309
Catalog ID7296729540
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