Sweden 1 Riksdaler - Charles XIV Johan, 1821
Liberation War
Information
Country
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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