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Country: Kingdom of Sweden
King Gustav IV Adolf (1778-1792-1809)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1799 (1799-1802)
Value: 1/2 Skilling (1/96)
Currency: Fifth Riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition: Copper
Mintage: 763,008
Mint: Avesta
Weight: 5 g.
Diameter: 27.5 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: F12
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
1799
Edge:
Smooth.
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