Sweden 1 Riksdaler - Frederick I, 1723 – 1728

2nd portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719 – 1798)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Riksdaler - Frederick I
Year 1723 – 1728
Ruler Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720–1751)
Composition Silver (.878)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 29.25
Diameter (mm) 41.56
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Riksdaler - Frederick I from Sweden. Issued from 1723 to 1728. Struck in Silver (.878). Measures 41.56 mm and weighs 29.25 g.

Obverse
Bust of King Fredrik I with long and curly hairs divides legend. King is wearing an ornate armor with shoulder ribbons and a drape above (with brooch). (Frederick I king of Sweden by the grace of God.)
Reverse
Crowned greater arms of Sweden in ornate shield held by lion supporters at sides. The date is below, in cartouche made by palm crossed branches. Above the shield is the King's motto. (God is my hope.)
Edge
Smooth with embossed lettering

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1728  9.3K Portrait type 1724. W/o signature
1727  9.8K Portrait type 1724. W/o signature
1726  6.6K Portrait type 1723. With signature H
1726  Portrait type 1724. W/o signature
1726  Portrait type 1726. W/o signature
1725  8.9K Portrait type 1724. W/o signature
1724  3K Portrait type 1724. W/o signature
1723  6.4K Portrait type 1723. With signature H

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