1/8 Riksdaler - Adolf Frederick large head

€37,570.00
IssuerSweden
Year1767-1768
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/8 Riksdaler
CurrencyFourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
CompositionSilver (.878)
Weight3.6565 g
Dimensions22.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#487
Obverse descriptionHead of King Adolf Frederick with long hair facing right. Legend around rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringADOLPHUS • FRID • D • G • REX • SVECIAE •
(Translation: Adolf Frederick 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 mintmark, while value is at both sides of the orb. Above the crown is the King`s motto with date at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALUS • PUBLICA * SALUS • MEA • 1768 I/8. RD. A.L.
(Translation: The welfare of the people my welfare)
EdgeDiagonal reeding
Mint
Mintage1767 AL - - 23 417
1768 AL - - 17 192
Catalog ID2464738330
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