Sweden - Carl XIV Johan - 1 Riksdaler Specie 1838

Country: Sweden Kingdom
King Carl XIV Johan (1763-1818-1844) 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1838 (1831-1842)
Value: 1 Riksdaler Specie(8/3)
Currency: Riksdaler banco (1830-1855)
Composition: Silver (.750)
Weight: 34.4 g.
Diameter: 38.8 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Grade: AU55 (Cleaned)
Shape: Round
Mintage: 833,801
References: KM# 632, Dav ECT# 352

Obverse:
Head of King Carl XIV facing right. Legend around rim.

Lettering: CARL XIV SVERIGES NORR. GÖTH. OCH. V. KONUNG

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

Reverse:
Crowned rectangular shield surrounded by the Seraphim Order's Chain divides date value and mintmark below (at sides of chain's pendant). King's motto at both sides of shield, along rim.
Shield has three crowns above the coat of arms of house Bernadotte, flanked to the left by the Norwegian crowned rampant lion holding an axe, facing left, and to the right by the Swedish crowned rampant lion also facing left. Order chain has seven angel heads.

Lettering:
FOLKETS KÄRLEK MIN BELÖNING
1R. SP.
C. B.
18 38

Translation: The love of the people is my reward. 1 Riksdaler Specie, 1838

Edge:
Plain with inscription.

Lettering: 75 / 100 DELAR FINSILFVER /

Referenz : KM# 632, Dav ECT# 352

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Sammlung : Kingdom of Sweden