Sweden, 1799 AD., Gustaf IV Adolf, ½ Skilling, KM 549.
Sweden, Gustaf IV Adolf, 1799 AD.,
½ Skilling (ø 27-27,5 mm / 5,23 g), copper, 5,70 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 763.008 , axes about medal alignment ↑↑ (ca. 10°), reeded or milled edge (continuous ///// slashes),
Obv.: RIKS.STAND:RIKSGs CONTORS POLLET • , legend (translated "the parliamentary national debt office token") around arms: globe with three crowns on horizontal lines.
Rev.: 1/2 / SKILLING / 1799 , value and date.
KM 549 (previously listed as KM 379) .
Year / Mint Mark / Mintage
1799 763.008
1800 3,623,192
1801 3,203,400
1802 1,188,096
a token, but legal tender and used as a regular coin