1 Riksdaler - Frederick I and Ulrika Eleonora
Issuer Sweden
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Conjoined busts of King Fredrik I and Queen Ulrika Eleonora facing right. Lettering continuous above.
Lettering: FRIDERIC•ET•ULR•ELEON•D•G•REX ET REG•SVEC•
Reverse
Crowned greater arms of Sweden in ornate shield held by lion supporters at sides. The date is below, in cartouche made by palm crossed branches. Above the shield is the King's motto.
Lettering: Gud Wårt Hopp 1727
Basic Information
Engravers
Obverse
Daniel Haesling
Reverse
Daniel Haesling
References
KM #402
Dav EC III #1722
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.878)
Weight
29.25 g
Size
41.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
FRIDERIC•ET•ULR•ELEON•D•G•REX ET REG•SVEC•
Reverse Lettering
Gud Wårt Hopp 1727
Comments
It has traditionally been considered to be in memory of the 1726/27 parliamentary year, but it may also have been in memory of the travel abroad the king was planning in 1727, later postponed until 1731.
