2 Mark - Frederick I (1st portrait) 1720-1722 front 2 Mark - Frederick I (1st portrait) 1720-1722 back
2 Mark - Frederick I (1st portrait) 1720-1722 photo
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2 Mark - Frederick I 1st portrait

 
Silver (.694) 10.4 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1720-1722
Value
2 Marks (25⁄96)
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Silver (.694)
Weight
10.4 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#106673
Rarity index
97%

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN • DEO • SPES • MEA • 17 21 •
2 M
L C

Translation: In God is my hope

Edge

Diagonal reeding

Comment

Type 1: Drapery ornate by crowns and no design on armor near chest
Type 2: No crowns on drape but ornate armor near chest; with other little variants

Interesting fact

The 2 Mark coin featuring Frederick I (1st portrait) from Sweden, minted between 1720 and 1722, was made of silver with a purity level of .694, which is relatively high compared to other coins of its time. This means that the coin contains a significant amount of pure silver, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1720 LC 19370 - - - - - -
1721 LC 25135 - - - - - -
1722 GZ 25902 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Mark - Frederick I (1st portrait) 1720-1722 coin.