Sweden 1814-OL 1/3 riksdaler specie
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This specimen was lot 30280 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $2,350. The catalog description[1] noted, "Carl XIII 1/3 Riksdaler 1814-OL, MS64 NGC. A choice example with sharply struck details and appealing deep silvery-gray patina. Rare and most desirable in this superior quality." Collecting Swedish coins is complicated by the multiple currency reforms the country underwent, beginning in 1830. This type is listed for 1813-14. This specimen was lot 43314 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), where it sold for $2,160.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 9.75 g, 0.878 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 587.
- Bjorne Ahlström, Yngve Almer and Bengt Hemmingson, Sveriges Mynt, 1521-1977, the Coinage of Sweden. Stockholm: Numismatika Bokforlaget AB, 1976.
- Delzanno, Roberto, Myntårsboken 2022, Sveriges Mynt 995-2021, 1:a upplagen, Stockholm, 2021.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Stuart Levine and Bruce Lorich, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3029, featuring Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.
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