Sweden - Gustav IV Adolf - 1/2 Skilling 1809

Country: Kingdom of Sweden 
King Gustav IV Adolf (1778-1792-1809) 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1809 (1802-1809)
Value: 1/2 Skilling (1/96)
Currency: Fifth Riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition: Copper
Mintage: 4,844,640
Weight: 13 g.
Diameter: 29 mm 
Thickness: 2.45 mm
Grade: VF20 (Clipped planchet) 
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 565

Obverse:
Crowned King's monogram flanked by the Three Crowns of Sweden.

Lettering: GA IV

Reverse:
Big crossed arrows cut the value in two at sides. Below is the date.

Lettering:
1/2
SKIL LING
1809

Edge:
Decorated in dotted lines.

Comments:
This coin has two main (mintmark) crown variant. The first one (1802 - 1807) is wider with a bigger cross and more detailed flowers above crown's ring. The second one (1809) is small and with less detailed flowers.

Referenz : KM# 565

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...

Sammlung : Kingdom of Sweden