1/2 Riksdaler - Frederick I 1st portrait

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1723-1736
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Riksdaler
CurrencyFourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
CompositionSilver (.878)
Weight14.63 g
Dimensions35.80 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#392
Obverse descriptionBust of King Frederick I with long and curly hairs. King is wearing a pearled armor and a drape above (no brooch). Legend is continuous above king`s head.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS • D•G • REX • SVECIAE •
(Translation: Frederick I King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned greater arms of Sweden in ornate shield divides date at sides. Above the crown is the King`s motto.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringGud Mitt Hopp . 1723
(Translation: God is my hope)
EdgeSmooth with embossed lettering
Mint
Mintage1723  - - 3 383
1724  - - 1 482
1725  - -
1726  - Big bust - 1 808
1726  - Large bust -
1726  - Overdated 1726/5 -
1733  - -
1734  - -
1736  - -
Catalog ID9037346740
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