Sweden 1 Mark - Frederick I, 1720 – 1721

1st portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719 – 1798)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Mark = 12½ Ore SM
Year 1720 – 1721
Ruler Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720–1751)
Composition Silver (.694)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.2
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Mark = 12½ Ore SM from Sweden. Issued from 1720 to 1721. Struck in Silver (.694). Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.2 g.

Obverse
Bust of King Frederick I with long and curly hairs divides legend. King is wearing an pearled armor and a drape above (no brooch). (Frederick I king of Sweden by the Grace of God)
Reverse
The Three Crowns of Sweden inside a crowned circle divides value and mintmark at sides. Date is at the end of legend, divided in two by the crown. (In God is my hope)
Edge
Diagonal reeding

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1721 LC 35K
1720 LC 24.1K Often overdated 1720/19

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