1/3 Riksdaler - Gustav IV Adolf 2nd portrait

€100,865.00
IssuerSweden
Year1798
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅓ Riksdaler
CurrencyFourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
CompositionSilver (.878)
Weight9.76 g
Dimensions29.75 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#547
Obverse descriptionKing Gustav IV Adolf head with long flowing hair facing right. Legend around rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGUSTAF IV ADOLPH SV • G • OCH W • KONUNG •
(Translation: Gustaf IV Adolf King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionCrowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Chain pendant divides date and mintmark below, while value is at both sides of the orb. Above the crown is the King`s motto.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGUD OCH FOLKET • ./3• RD: O• L• 17 98
(Translation: God and the people)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1798 OL - - 70 197
Catalog ID7263547540
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