Sweden ½ Riksdaler - Adolf Fredrik, 1767 – 1768

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719 – 1798)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Riksdaler - Adolf Fredrik
Year 1767 – 1768
Ruler Adolphus Frederick (Adolf Friedrich) (1751–1771)
Composition Silver (.878)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 14.63
Diameter (mm) 35
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Riksdaler - Adolf Fredrik from Sweden. Issued from 1767 to 1768. Struck in Silver (.878). Measures 35 mm and weighs 14.63 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, while value is at both sides of the orb. Above the crown is the King's motto with date at end. (The welfare of the people my welfare)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1768 AL 6.5K Without engraver's initials
1767 AL 2.6K Engraver initials CF

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