Sweden ⅓ Riksdaler - Gustav III, 1778 – 1789

⅓ Riksdaler - Gustav III from Sweden. Issued from 1778 to 1789. Struck in Silver (.878). Measures 30 mm and weighs 9.75 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)