Sweden

Gustav III (1771-1792)

Silver 1779 OL 2/3 Riksdaler

GRADED NGC AU53

TOP GRADED COIN BY NGC

NICE CABINET TONING

Mintage-152,000

Weight 19.5015 g

Diameter 35 mm

KM# 526

Obverse : Bust of Gustav III, King of Sweden facing right. Legend around rim.

Lettering: GUSTAVUS III · D · G · REX SVECIAE·

Translation: Gustav III King of Sweden by the Grace of God

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, while value is at both sides of the orb. Above the crown is the King's motto.

Lettering: FÄDERNESLANDET·⅔· RD:O· L·17 79

Translation: (For) The Fatherland

Edge: Lettering: MANIBUS NE LAEDAR AVARIS

Translation: May not be damaged by greedy hands