2 Daler Silvermynt - Adolf Fredrik 1751-1760 front 2 Daler Silvermynt - Adolf Fredrik 1751-1760 back
2 Daler Silvermynt - Adolf Fredrik 1751-1760 photo
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2 Daler Silvermynt - Adolf Fredrik

 
Copper 1500 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Adolphus Frederick (Adolf Friedrich) (1751-1771)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1751-1760
Value
2 Daler SM = ⅔ Riksdaler
Currency
Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1500 g
Shape
Square (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#101982
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Daler Silvermynt - Adolf Fredrik 1751-1760 from Sweden is that it was made of copper, which was a unusual choice for a coin of its denomination at the time. Most coins of similar value were made of silver or gold, but the use of copper was likely a deliberate choice to make the coin more accessible to the general population. This coin was also notable for its large size and weight, weighing in at 1500 grams.