1 riksdaler, Stockholm, Stockholm, Gustav III, 1771

From 1766, the Swedish currency daler was linked to the international currency riksdaler. 3 daler silver coins were now officially equivalent to 1 riksdaler and both were divided into 96 öre. On the edge of the coin is the text ""MANIBUS NE LAEDAR AVARIS"", which translates as ""May I not be harmed by greedy hands"". The inscription was intended to protect the coin from having its edge cut off in order to steal silver.

Image rights: Helena Bonnevier, Ekonomiska museet - Kungliga myntkabinettet/SHM (CC BY 4.0)

Object number: 116587_KMK

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