Sweden 1797-OL riksdaler specie
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This specimen was lot 4575 in Goldberg sale 70 (Los Angeles, September 2012), where it sold for $1,725. The catalog description[1] noted, "Sweden. Riksdaler, 1797-OL. Gustavus IV Adolphus, 1792-1809. Head right. Reverse: Crowned arms in chain. Faint adjustment marks on both sides. A lovely choice original mint fresh lustrous coin with great eye appeal. NGC graded MS-64." This type was struck 1796-97 and is reasonably available in circulated condition.
Recorded mintage: 155,000.
Specification: 29.36 g, .878 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-1738; KM-544.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- [1]Ira and Larry Goldberg, Goldberg sale 70: The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2012.
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