Sweden 2 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III, 1777

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719 – 1798)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Ore
Year 1777
Ruler Gustav III (1771–1792)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 28.3
Diameter (mm) 33.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Ore from Sweden. Issued in 1777. Struck in Copper. Measures 33.5 mm and weighs 28.3 g.

Obverse
Crowned shield with a rampant lion within, flanked by the Three Crowns of Sweden. In spaces between the crown above shield and the 3 Svea Crowns are the legend initials. (Gustav III King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse
Crossed arrows divides value; crown above, date below

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1777  1M Large date 94%
1777  — Small date 25%

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