2 Dukater - Ulrika Eleonora 1719 front 2 Dukater - Ulrika Eleonora 1719 back
2 Dukater - Ulrika Eleonora 1719 photo
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2 Dukater - Ulrika Eleonora

1719 year
Gold (.901) 7.54 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
Queen
Ulrica Eleanor (1718-1720)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1719
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukat) (4)
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Gold (.901)
Weight
7.54 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#61613
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned shield with greater arms of Sweden divides date and mintmark at sides. Around the rim is the Queen's motto.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
17 19
L C
IN • DEO • SPES • MEA •

Translation: In God my hope

Engraver: Johann Karl von Hedlinger

Comment

Mintmaster - Lorenz Careelberg

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Dukater - Ulrika Eleonora 1719 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during the reign of Queen Ulrika Eleonora, who was the first queen to rule Sweden in her own right, without a king. She reigned from 1718 to 1720, and her coinage was marked by a unique design that featured her portrait on one side and the coat of arms of Sweden on the other. The coin was also made of gold (.901) and weighed 7.54 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece of Swedish history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1719 LC 38990 - - - - - -

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