⅙ Riksdaler - Gustav III

Features

Issuer Sweden
King Gustav III (1771-1792)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1778-1790
Value ⅙ Riksdaler
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition Silver (.691)
Weight 6.1946 g
Diameter 25.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
37577
References KM# 524
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of Gustav III, King of Sweden facing right. Legend around rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GUSTAVUS III · D · G · REX SVECIAE·

Translation: Gustav III 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 and mintmark below, while value is at both sides of the orb. Above the crown is the King's motto.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FÄDERNESLANDET·
1/3· RD:
O· L·
17 78

Translation: (For) The Fatherland

Edge

Diagonal milling

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1778 OL 977 772 46%
1779 OL 1 026 846 20%
1781 OL 179 622 3% Overdated varieties exists
1783 OL 413 706 11%
1783 OL 3% Error: "RXE" instead of "REX"
1784 OL 387 576 11%
1785 OL 252 486 9%
1786 OL 790 500 14%
1787 OL 25 662 3%
1788 OL 741 918 14%
1789 OL 208 872 6%
1790 OL Photo 398 784 3%

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Numista Rarity index: 74 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232340
Lot 61348
Internet Archive
28 Sep 2023 1789 OL AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 107.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232116
Lot 64553
Internet Archive
21 Apr 2021 1790 OL UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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