Sweden 1 Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan, 1821

Liberation War

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Fifth riksdaler (1798 – 1830)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 1 Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan
Year 1821
Ruler Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818–1844)
Composition Silver (.878)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 29.25
Diameter (mm) 41.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan from Sweden. Issued in 1821. Struck in Silver (.878). Measures 41.8 mm and weighs 29.25 g.

Obverse
Mantled bust of King Karl XIV Johan facing right. Lettering around rim. (Karl XIV Johan King of Sweden and Norway by the Grace of God. 
Jubilee year 1821)
Reverse
Three portraits in oval pearl frames: from left to right Gustav Vasa, Guastav II Adolf and Frederick I. Over the medallions two bonded palm branches, while below two crossed and tied laurel branches and the mint master's initials. Further below, in the exergue, a text on two lines. (Gustav I King of Sweden by the Grace of God
Gustav II Adolf King of Sweden by the Grace of God
Frederick I King of Sweden by the Grace of God

In memory of rescued political and religious freedom)
Edge
Lettered

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage au unc Comment Frequency
1821 CB 7.3K € 640,00 € 2100,00 Struck in 1825

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