Sweden 2 Mark - Frederick I, 1720 – 1722

1st portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719 – 1798)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Mark = 25 Ore SM
Year 1720 – 1722
Ruler Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720–1751)
Composition Silver (.694)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 10.4
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Mark = 25 Ore SM from Sweden. Issued from 1720 to 1722. Struck in Silver (.694). Measures 31 mm and weighs 10.4 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
1722 GZ 25.9K Type 2 hair far from S in legend
1722 GZ — Type 2; hair touches S in legend
1721 LC 25.1K Type 2
1720 LC 19.4K Type 1 - overdated on 1719
1720 LC — Type 2 - overdated on 1719

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