SWEDEN. Karl XIV Johan. 1818–1844. AR 1/2 Riksdaler (31mm, 16.81 g, 6h). Stockholm mint. Christopher Borg, engraver. Dated 1832 CB. KM 630; Tingström 23. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 WINGS APPROVED. Choice brilliant uncirculated with just a hint of iridescence on the surface. Highest graded by seven grades, and the finest 19th century 1/2 riksdaler ever graded.
Purchased from Bank Leu, October 1993.