1/3 Riksdaler - Carl XIV Johan

€99,338.00
IssuerSweden
Year1827-1829
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value⅓ Riksdaler
CurrencyFifth riksdaler (1798-1830)
CompositionSilver (.878)
Weight9.76 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#612
Obverse descriptionHead of King Carl XIV facing right. Legend around rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCARL XIV SVERIGES NORR. G. OCH V. KONUNG
(Translation: Carl XIV King of Sweden, Norway, the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionCrowned rectangular shield surrounded by the Seraphim Order`s Chain divides date value and mintmark below (at sides of chain`s 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.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFOLKETS KÄRLEK MIN BELÖNING ./3. R. C. B. 18 29
(Translation: The love of the people is my reward)
EdgeLettered
Mint
Mintage1827 CB - -
1828 CB - - 61 218
1829 CB - - 109 183
Catalog ID1027174790
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