2 Daler Silvermynt - Ulrika Eleonora (Type II) 1719-1720 front 2 Daler Silvermynt - Ulrika Eleonora (Type II) 1719-1720 back
2 Daler Silvermynt - Ulrika Eleonora (Type II) 1719-1720 photo
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2 Daler Silvermynt - Ulrika Eleonora Type II

 
Copper 1494 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
Queen
Ulrica Eleanor (1718-1720)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1719-1720
Value
2 Daler SM = ⅔ Riksdaler = 64 Öre
Currency
Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1494 g
Size
175 × 160 mm
Thickness
5 mm
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#184767
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Daler Silvermynt - Ulrika Eleonora (Type II) 1719-1720 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 queen of Sweden from 1718 to 1720. During her reign, Sweden was facing significant economic challenges, including a severe shortage of coinage and a large national debt. To address these issues, Ulrika Eleonora introduced a new coinage system, which included the 2 Daler Silvermynt, to help stabilize the economy and promote trade. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.