Sweden ⅓ Riksdaler - Gustav III, 1778
Largesse money; Birth of Crownprince
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Fourth riksdaler
(1719 – 1798)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
⅓ Riksdaler - Gustav III
Year
1778
Ruler
Gustav III
(1771–1792)
Composition
Silver (.878)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.75
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
⅓ Riksdaler - Gustav III from Sweden. Issued in 1778. Struck in Silver (.878). Measures 30 mm and weighs 9.75 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Gustav III, King of Sweden facing right. Legend around rim. (Gustav III King of Sweden of the Goths and the Wends)
- Reverse
- A sheaf of wheat. Lettering around rim and in exergue, with date. (Gladdens yet an era Propagated)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 OL | 2K |
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