Schweden 1 Ducat - Adolf Fredrik, 1752 – 1770

1 Ducat aus Schweden. Ausgegeben von 1752 bis 1770. Geprägt in Gold (.976). Durchmesser 22.15 mm, Gewicht 3.5 g.

Avers

Head of King Adolf Fredrick with long hair facing right. Legend around rim. (Adolf Fredrik King of Sweden by the Grace of God)

Revers

Crowned lined orb with the three crowns of Sweden within the chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Crown has a radiant star above its tip with King's motto and date further above. Below the chain, in the exergue, in a brick wall pattern, the Arms of the province of Småland: a rampant lion holding a crossbow. The presence of these Arms indicates that the gold for the coin was obtained from the mines of Ädelfors, in the province of Småland (The welfare of the people my welfare)

Rand

Diagonal reeding