Sweden ½ Riksdaler - Frederick I, 1723 – 1736

1st portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719 – 1798)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Riksdaler - Frederick I
Year 1723 – 1736
Ruler Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720–1751)
Composition Silver (.878)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 14.63
Diameter (mm) 35.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Riksdaler - Frederick I from Sweden. Issued from 1723 to 1736. Struck in Silver (.878). Measures 35.8 mm and weighs 14.63 g.

Obverse
Bust of King Frederick I with long and curly hairs. King is wearing a pearled armor and a drape above (no brooch). Legend is continuous above king's head. (Frederick I King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned greater arms of Sweden in ornate shield divides date at sides. Above the crown is the King's motto. (God is my hope)
Edge
Smooth with embossed lettering

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1736  —
1734  —
1733  —
1726  1.8K Big bust
1726  — Large bust
1726  — Overdated 1726/5
1725  —
1724  1.5K
1723  3.4K

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