© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
2 Mark - Frederick I Funeral of Frederick I
1751 year| Silver (.694) | 10.73 g | 30.7 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1751 |
| Value | 2 Marks (25⁄96) |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.694) |
| Weight | 10.73 g |
| Diameter | 30.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#185384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seven lined inscription. Dates are in Old Style date, 17th April would be 28th April and 25th March would be 5th April in New Style date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BONO
SUBDITORUM
NATUS D·17·APR·1676
IMPERAVITANNIS 31·
GOELO REDDITUS
D·25·MARTII
1751·
Translation: Born 17th April 1676, deceased 25th March 1751.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the funeral of Frederick I, who was the King of Sweden from 1720 until his death in 1751. The coin's design features an image of the king's coffin being carried by four men, surrounded by mourners and other symbols of mourning. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from this time period, and it provides a unique insight into the funerary practices and cultural traditions of 18th century Sweden.
