½ Riksdaler - Frederick I (1st portrait)
Issuer Sweden
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Bust of King Frederick I with long and curly hairs. King is wearing a pearled armor and a drape above (no brooch). Legend is continuous above king's head.
Lettering: FRIDERICUS • D•G • REX • SVECIAE •
Reverse
Crowned greater arms of Sweden in ornate shield divides date at sides. Above the crown is the King's motto.
Lettering: Gud Mitt Hopp . 1723
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Frederick I (Wikidata)
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
½ Riksdaler (Numeric: 0.5) (Fraction: 1/2)
References
KM #392
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.878)
Weight
14.63 g
Size
35.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
FRIDERICUS • D•G • REX • SVECIAE •
Reverse Lettering
Gud Mitt Hopp . 1723
Comments
Even if this coin has King's first portrait type (armored bust) this portrait is different from those on Mark coins. The main difference is that the bust is more little and the legend i not divided by the bust, but is continuous above it. More the hair and drape folds are totally different as well as King's head.
