Sweden ⅔ Riksdaler - Gustav III, 1778 – 1780

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719 – 1798)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅔ Riksdaler - Gustav III
Year 1778 – 1780
Ruler Gustav III (1771–1792)
Composition Silver (.878)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 19.5015
Diameter (mm) 35
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅔ Riksdaler - Gustav III from Sweden. Issued from 1778 to 1780. Struck in Silver (.878). Measures 35 mm and weighs 19.5 g.

Obverse
Bust of Gustav III, King of Sweden facing right. Legend around rim. (Gustav III King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned 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. ((For) The Fatherland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1780 OL 10.7K overdate variety exists 29%
1779 OL 151.7K 43%
1778 OL 43.5K 57%

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