Sweden ¼ Riksdaler - Adolf Fredrick, 1752 – 1765
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Fourth riksdaler
(1719 – 1798)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Riksdaler - Adolf Fredrick
Year
1752 – 1765
Ruler
Adolphus Frederick (Adolf Friedrich)
(1751–1771)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.3131
Diameter (mm)
28.75
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Riksdaler - Adolf Fredrick from Sweden. Issued from 1752 to 1765. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 28.75 mm and weighs 7.31 g.
- Obverse
- Head of King Adolf Fredrick with long hair facing right. Legend around rim. (Adolf Fredrik King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Chain pendant divides mintmark. Around the orb, near rim is the King's motto with date at end. (The welfare of the people my welfare)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1765 AL | 28.3K | Km# 469.1; engraver initial F between hair and neck-cut | ||
| 1765 AL | — | Km# 469.2; without engraver initial | ||
| 1760 HM | 6.5K | Km# 469.1; engraver initial F between hair and neck-cut | ||
| 1755 HM | 77.6K | Km# 469.1; without engraver initial | ||
| 1753 HM | 18.3K | Km# 469.1; without engraver initial | ||
| 1752 HM | 14.2K | Km# 469.1; without engraver initial |
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