Sweden - Karl XIII - 1/4 Skilling 1817

Country: Sweden 
King Carl XIII (1748-1809-1818) 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1817
Value: 1/4 Skilling (1/192)
Currency: Fifth Riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 6.1 g.
Diameter: 26 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: VF25 (Clipped Planchet)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mintage: 1,152,000
References: KM# 592

Obverse:
Crowned King's monogram with the three crowns of Sweden at sides and below. King's motto around, along the rim.

Lettering:
FOLKETS VÄL MIN HÖGSTA LAG
CC XIII

Translation: The welfare of the people is my highest law.

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

Lettering:
1
 -
 4
SKIL LING
1817

Edge:
Checkerboard crosses.

Reference : KM# 592

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Collection : Kingdom of Sweden