© Uppsala Universitet
© Uppsala Universitet
½ Daler Silvermynt - Ulrika Eleonora Type I
1719 year| Copper | 372 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Queen | Ulrica Eleanor (1718-1720) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1719 |
| Value | ½ Daler SM = ⅙ Riksdaler = 16 Ore SM |
| Currency | Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 372 g |
| Size | 115 × 95 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#184776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Daler Silvermynt - Ulrika Eleonora (Type I) 1719 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was issued during the reign of Ulrika Eleonora, who was the first queen to rule Sweden in her own right. She ascended to the throne in 1718 and ruled until her death in 1741. During her reign, Sweden was facing significant economic challenges, including a severe shortage of copper, which was the primary metal used for coinage at the time. Despite these challenges, the ½ Daler Silvermynt - Ulrika Eleonora (Type I) 1719 was minted in large quantities and remained in circulation for many years, making it a valuable and interesting piece of Swedish numismatic history.
