½ Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I

Features

Issuer	Sweden
King	Oscar I (1844-1859)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1845-1852
Value	½ Riksdaler Specie (4⁄3)
Currency	Riksdaler banco (1830-1855)
Composition	Silver (.750)
Weight	17 g
Diameter	31 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 37659
References	SM# 19-22 Bjarne Ahlström, Yngve Almer, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Sveriges mynt 1521-1977 = The Coinage of Sweden. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden. , KM# 666 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

Bust of King Oscar I facing right, surrounded by inscription. All in a beaded ring, solid ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering: OSCAR SVERIGES NORR. GÖTH. O. VEND. KONUNG.

Translation: Oscar, King of Sweden, Norway, the Goths and the Wends.

Reverse

Crowned bigger coat of arms of Sweden, held by lion supporters at sides. Surrounding inscription above, value and date within ornaments below the shield. All in a beaded ring, solid ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RÄTT OCH SANNING
•/2 R 1845 SP
A. G.

Translation: Right and truth.

Edge

Plain.

Mint

Stockholm, Sweden (?-1855)

Mark

AG	F.Alexander Grandinson, Mint Master, Stockholm (1838-1855)

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Date		Mintage	References
Undetermined
1845	AG	21 764	SM# 19 Bjarne Ahlström, Yngve Almer, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Sveriges mynt 1521-1977 = The Coinage of Sweden. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
1845	AG		SM# 19 Bjarne Ahlström, Yngve Almer, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Sveriges mynt 1521-1977 = The Coinage of Sweden. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.	Proof
1846	AG	82 263	SM# 20 Bjarne Ahlström, Yngve Almer, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Sveriges mynt 1521-1977 = The Coinage of Sweden. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.	Overdated 46/45
1848	AG	73 612	SM# 21 Bjarne Ahlström, Yngve Almer, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Sveriges mynt 1521-1977 = The Coinage of Sweden. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.	Overdated 48/45
1852	AG	1 104	SM# 22 Bjarne Ahlström, Yngve Almer, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Sveriges mynt 1521-1977 = The Coinage of Sweden. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.	2 known

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Bullion value: USD 29.81 Search tips

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Actual silver weight: 0.410 oz

Current silver price: 72.73 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Philea / Myntkompaniet Coin Auction 30 Lot 223	21 Sep 2024	1845 AG – SM# 19	XF	USD 496.40 (EUR 428.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075 Lot 32383	15 Aug 2019	1845 AG – SM# 19 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR64)	USD 4320.00 (+ buyer's premium)
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	Stacks Bowers December 2025 Collectors Choice (World) Online Auction Lot 14220	2 Dec 2025	1846 AG – SM# 20 – Overdated 46/45	UNC (NGC Unc Details Cleaned)	USD 417.54 (EUR 360.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Stacks Bowers
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232116 Lot 64563	21 Apr 2021	1846 AG – SM# 20 – Overdated 46/45	AU (NGC AU Details (Cleaned))	USD 228.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Stacks Bowers January 2024 NYINC Auction Lot 58498	12 Jan 2024	1848 AG – SM# 21 – Overdated 48/45	UNC (NGC MS-62)	USD 1183.02 (EUR 1020.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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