⅙ Riksdaler - Carl XIV Johan
Issuer Sweden
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Head of King Carl XIV facing right. Legend around rim.
Lettering: CARL XIV SVERIGES NORR. G. OCH V. KONUNG
Reverse
Crowned rectangular shield surrounded by the Seraphim Order's Chain divides date value and mintmark below (at sides of chain's pendant). King's motto at both sides of shield, along rim. Shield has three crowns above the coat of arms of house Bernadotte, flanked to the left by the Norwegian crowned rampant lion holding an axe, facing left, and to the right by the Swedish crowned rampant lion also facing left. Order chain has seven angel heads.
Lettering: FOLKETS KÄRLEK MIN BELÖNING ./6. R. C. B. 18 29
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Charles XIV John (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
⅙ Riksdaler (Numeric: 0.16666666666667) (Fraction: 1/6)
References
KM #615
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.691)
Weight
6.19 g
Size
21.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
CARL XIV SVERIGES NORR. G. OCH V. KONUNG
Reverse Lettering
FOLKETS KÄRLEK MIN BELÖNING ./6. R. C. B. 18 29
