Sweden 1 Riksdaler - Carl XIV Johan, 1827

1 Riksdaler - Carl XIV Johan from Sweden. Issued in 1827. Struck in Silver (.878). Measures 38.8 mm and weighs 34 g.

Obverse

Head of King Carl XIV facing right. Legend around rim. (Carl XIV King of Sweden, Norway, the Goths and the Wends)

Reverse

Crowned rectangular shield surrounded by the Seraphim Order's Chain divides date value and mintmark below (at sides of chain's pendant). King's motto at both sides of shield, along rim. Shield has three crowns above the coat of arms of house Bernadotte, flanked to the left by the Norwegian crowned rampant lion holding an axe, facing left, and to the right by the Swedish crowned rampant lion also facing left. Order chain has nine angel heads. (The love of the people is my reward)

Edge

Lettered