1 Riksdaler - Gustav III
Features
| Issuer |
Sweden
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Gustav III (1771-1792)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1779-1792 |
| Value | 1 Riksdaler |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.878) |
| Weight | 29.25 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 37578 |
| References |
KM# 527,  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.  John Stewart Davenport; 1964. European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 (2nd edition in one volume of "European Crowns since 1800" and "German talers since 1800"). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
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 •
I• RD:
O. L.
17 90
Translation: (For) The Fatherland
Edge
Lettering: MANIBUS NE LAEDAR AVARIS
Translation: May not be damaged by greedy hands
Mint
Stockholm, SwedenComments
Even if the differences are minimum can be recognised four different portrait types.
Portrait 1: Ljungberger portrait (from the name of mint engraver)
Portrait 2: Only in 1780 with crown variants
Portrait 3: Fehrmans portrait (from the name of mint engraver)
Portrait 4: Only in 1788 (also less than ten 1790 pieces recognized with this portrait)
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||
| 1779 OL | 33 546 | 5% | Portrait 1 | ||||||||||
| 1780 OL | 0% | Portrait 1; overdated varieties exists | |||||||||||
| 1780 OL | 7% | Portrait 2; Alternating squares and circles on crown edge | |||||||||||
| 1780 OL | 171 321 | 5% | Portrait 2; Alternating squares and diamonds on crown edge | ||||||||||
| 1780 OL | 0% | Portrait 2; Ovals on crown edge | |||||||||||
| 1781 OL | 524 058 | 26% | Portrait 1; overdated varieties exists | ||||||||||
| 1781 OL | 0% | Portrait 3; overdated varieties exists | |||||||||||
| 1782 OL | 653 651 | $ 110 | 51% | Portrait 1 | |||||||||
| 1782 OL | 5% | Portrait 1; rose after edge lettering | |||||||||||
| 1783 OL | 99 637 | 5% | Portrait 1 | ||||||||||
| 1787 OL | 62 037 | 0% | Portrait 1; overdated varieties exists | ||||||||||
| 1788 OL | 151 108 | 9% | Portrait 1 | ||||||||||
| 1788 OL | 0% | Portrait 3 | |||||||||||
| 1788 OL | 0% | Portrait 4 | |||||||||||
| 1790 OL | 635 898 | 5% | Portrait 3; overdated varieties exists | ||||||||||
| 1791 OL | 921 235 | 7% | Portrait 3 | ||||||||||
| 1792 OL | 431 063 | 7% | Portrait 3 | ||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 70
Bullion value: USD 20.64
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 20.64
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 804 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
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