⅙ Riksdaler / 16 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1776-1777
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅙ Riksdaler
CurrencyFourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
CompositionSilver (.691)
Weight6.19 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#515
Obverse descriptionBust of Gustav III, King of Sweden facing right. Legend around rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGUSTAVUS III · D · G · REX SVECIAE·
(Translation: Gustav III King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
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 (in both Riksdaler and Daler S.M. format). Above the crown is the King`s motto.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFÄDERNESLANDET· I/6· RD. 16· ÖR· S· M· O· L· 17 77
(Translation: (For) the Fatherland)
EdgeDiagonal reeding
Mint
Mintage1776 OL - - 68 430
1777 OL - - 833 820
Catalog ID8981056540
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