Sweden 1864-ST riksdaler specie Dav-356
This specimen was lot 4416 in Stack's-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $217.38. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN. 4 Riksdaler Riksmynt, 1864-ST. NGC AU Details--Surface Hairlines. Some faint hairlines, mostly subdued by toning." This type was struck 1861-71 and is somewhat common. The present dynasty is descended from Charles Bernadotte, one of Napoleon's generals who defected to Sweden. Collecting Swedish coins is complicated by the multiple currency reforms the country underwent during the period. In 1798, 48 skilling = one riksdaler species and 2 riksdaler species = one ducat (the riksdaler species was 29.36 g, 0.878 fine silver). In 1830, 32 skilling banco = one riksdaler riksgald and 4 riksdaler riksgalds = one riksdaler species (the riksdaler species became 34 g, 0.750 fine silver). In 1855, the skilling was dropped and 100 öre = 4 riksdaler riksmynt = one riksdaler species (the riksdaler species remained unchanged). In 1873, the riksdaler species was dropped and 100 öre = one krona (the krona, at 7.5 g, 0.800 fine silver, was slightly smaller than the old riksdaler riksmynt). The system adopted in 1873 is still in use today, the Swedes having recently declined to adopt the euro.
Recorded mintage: 535,000 (a fairly common date).
Specification: 34 g, 0.750 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-356, KM 711.
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