1 Ducat - Gustav IV Adolf (2nd portrait)
Issuer Sweden
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
King Gustav IV Adolf head with long flowing hair facing right. Legend around rim.
Lettering: GUSTAF IV ADOLPH SV • G • OCH W • K •
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. Above the crown is the King's motto.
Lettering: GUD OCH FOLKET • O• L• 17 98
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Gustav IV Adolf (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Ducat (Numeric: 2)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.976)
Weight
3.5 g
Size
21.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
GUSTAF IV ADOLPH SV • G • OCH W • K •
Reverse Lettering
GUD OCH FOLKET • O• L• 17 98
