Distinctive feature Trouée
Edge Slant-reeded
Face value 1/6 Riksdaler
Grade VG+
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 691 ‰
Quantity minted 978 000
Year of issue 1778
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Country: Kingdom of Sweden
King Gustav III (1746-1771-1792)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1778 (1778-1790)
Value: ⅙ Riksdaler
Currency: Fourth Riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition: Silver (.691)
Mintage: 978,000
Weight: 5.8 g.
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: F15 (Hole)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 524
Obverse:
Bust of Gustav III, King of Sweden facing right, his titles around rim.
Lettering: GUSTAVUS III · D · G · REX SVECIAE·
Translation: Gustav III King of Sweden by the Grace of God.
Reverse:
Crowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims. The Chain pendant divides date and mintmark below, while value is at both sides of the orb. Above the crown is the King's motto.
Lettering:
FÄDERNESLANDET·
1/6· RD:
O· L·
17 78
Translation: (For) The Fatherland.
Edge:
Diagonal milling.
Reference : KM# 524
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Collection : Kingdom of Sweden