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¼ Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I

Features

Issuer Sweden
King Oscar I (1844-1859)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1846-1852
Value ¼ Riksdaler Specie (⅔)
Currency Riksdaler banco (1830-1855)
Composition Silver (.750)
Weight 8.50 g
Diameter 24.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
37752
References SM# 40-42
Bjarne Ahlström, Yngve Almer, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Sveriges mynt 1521-1977 = The Coinage of Sweden. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, KM# 669
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Bust of King Oscar I facing right, surrounded by inscription. All in a beaded ring, solid ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering: OSCAR SVERIGES NORR. GÖTH. O. VEND. KONUNG.

Translation: Oscar, King of Sweden, Norway, the Goths and the Wends.

Reverse

Crowned bigger coat of arms of Sweden surrounded by the Seraphim Order's chain dividing value at sides. Surrounding inscription above, date divided by the chain below. All in a beaded ring, solid ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RÄTT OCH SANNING
•/4 R. SP.
A. G.
1846

Translation: Right and truth.

Edge

Plain.

Mint

Stockholm, Sweden (?-1855)

Mark

AG F.Alexander Grandinson, Mint Master, Stockholm (1838-1855)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1846  AG Photo 220 924 SM# 40
Bjarne Ahlström, Yngve Almer, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Sveriges mynt 1521-1977 = The Coinage of Sweden. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
Overdated 46/44 50%
1848  AG Photo 129 868 SM# 41
Bjarne Ahlström, Yngve Almer, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Sveriges mynt 1521-1977 = The Coinage of Sweden. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
Overdated 48/44 50%
1852  AG Photo SM# 42
Bjarne Ahlström, Yngve Almer, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Sveriges mynt 1521-1977 = The Coinage of Sweden. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
3 known 17%

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Bullion value: USD 14.91 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.205 oz
Current silver price: 72.73 USD/oz (see silver price )

Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of ¼ Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I Picture 2 of the example of ¼ Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1852 AG – SM# 42 – 3 known • 8.53 g (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Riksdaler Specie - Oscar IPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I
Stacks Bowers
February 2025 Collectors Choice (World) Online Auction
Lot 11431
Internet Archive
21 Feb 2025 1846 AG – SM# 40 – Overdated 46/44 AU
(NGC AU Details Cleaned)
USD 306.19
(EUR 264.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Riksdaler Specie - Oscar I
Philea / Myntkompaniet
Coin Auction 30
Lot 225
Internet Archive
21 Sep 2024 1848 AG – SM# 41 – Overdated 48/44 XF USD 162.38
(EUR 140.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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