Sweden - Gustav IV Adolf - 1/2 Skilling Riksgälds 1800

Country: Kingdom of Sweden 
King Gustav IV Adolf (1778-1792-1809) 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1800 (1799-1802)
Value: 1/2 Skilling (1/96)
Currency: Fifth Riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition: Copper
Mintage: 3,623,192
Mint: Avesta
Weight: 6.6 g.
Diameter: 27.5 mm 
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Grade: VG/F
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 549

Obverse:
Round lined sphere with the three crowns of Sweden in relief. Legend around rim.

Lettering: RIKS.STAND:RIKSGs CONTORS POLLET

Translation:
The Parliamentary National Debt Office Token.
(Rikets Ständers Riksgäld Kontor)

Reverse:
Value and date on three lines.

Lettering:
1/2
SKILLING
1800

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:
Even though this is a token, it was legal tender and used as a regular coin.

Reference : KM# 549

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Collection : Kingdom of Sweden