Sweden ½ Riksdaler - Adolf Fredrik, 1752 – 1766

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719 – 1798)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Riksdaler - Adolf Fredrik
Year 1752 – 1766
Ruler Adolphus Frederick (Adolf Friedrich) (1751–1771)
Composition Silver (.878)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 14.63
Diameter (mm) 35.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Riksdaler - Adolf Fredrik from Sweden. Issued from 1752 to 1766. Struck in Silver (.878). Measures 35.5 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. 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
1766 AL — Engraver initials CF
1766 AL 7.1K Without engraver initial
1755 HM 39.1K Without engraver initial
1753 HM 17.7K Engraver initial F
1752 HM 4.6K Engraver initial F

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