Sweden 1 Ducat - Adolf Fredrik, 1751 – 1754

Östra silverberget

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719 – 1798)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ducat
Year 1751 – 1754
Ruler Adolphus Frederick (Adolf Friedrich) (1751–1771)
Composition Gold (.976)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.48
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat from Sweden. Issued from 1751 to 1754. Struck in Gold (.976). Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.48 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 date at both sides in a belt cartouche. Above the crown is the legend that states the source of gold used for minting. (Östra Silver Mine in Kopparbergs Province)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1754  150
1751  50

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