Sweden 1 Ducat - Adolf Fredrik, 1752 – 1770

1 Ducat from Sweden. Issued from 1752 to 1770. Struck in Gold (.976). Measures 22.15 mm and weighs 3.5 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 Crown has a radiant star above its tip with King's motto and date further above. Below the chain, in the exergue, in a brick wall pattern, the Arms of the province of Småland: a rampant lion holding a crossbow. The presence of these Arms indicates that the gold for the coin was obtained from the mines of Ädelfors, in the province of Småland (The welfare of the people my welfare)

Edge

Diagonal reeding