Distinctive feature Re-engraved
Edge Herring Bone
Face value 1/2 Skilling
Grade F+
Metal Copper
Mint Stockholm
Rarity R1 - Rare
Year of issue 1803
Discover my collection in 3D
Virtual Gallery
Country: Kingdom of Sweden
King Gustav IV Adolf (1778-1792-1809)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1803 (1802-1809)
Value: 1/2 Skilling (1/96)
Currency: Fifth Riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition: Copper
Mintage: 5,048,000
Mint: Stockholm
Weight: 13.8 g.
Diameter: 30.4 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Grade: VF/F (recoined / Overstuck)
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
1803
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.
Reference : KM# 565
Source : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...
Collection : Kingdom of Sweden