Sweden 1 Riksdaler / 3 Daler Silvermynt - Gustav III, 1775 – 1777

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719 – 1798)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Riksdaler / 3 Daler Silvermynt - Gustav III
Year 1775 – 1777
Ruler Gustav III (1771–1792)
Composition Silver (.878)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 29.25
Diameter (mm) 41
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Riksdaler / 3 Daler Silvermynt - Gustav III from Sweden. Issued from 1775 to 1777. Struck in Silver (.878). Measures 41 mm and weighs 29.25 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 (in both Riksdaler and Daler S.M. format). Above the crown is the King's motto. ((For) The Fatherland)
Edge
Smooth with embossed inscriptions (May not be damaged by greedy hands)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1777 OL 288.5K 20%
1776 OL — Big cross on crown in reverse 14%
1776 OL — Little cross on crown in reverse 34%
1776 OL 1.5M overdated: 1776/5 26%
1776 OL — Pearled cross on crown in reverse 10%
1775 OL 346.1K 20%

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