Sweden 1 Ducat - Gustav IV Adolf, 1796 – 1798

2nd portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719 – 1798)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ducat
Year 1796 – 1798
Ruler Gustav IV Adolf (1792–1809)
Composition Gold (.976)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 21.75
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat from Sweden. Issued from 1796 to 1798. Struck in Gold (.976). Measures 21.75 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
King Gustav IV Adolf head with long flowing hair facing right. Legend around rim. (Gustaf IV Adolf King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)
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. Above the crown is the King's motto. (God and the people)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1798 OL 5.1K
1797 OL 4.1K
1796 OL 2.8K

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