© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
2 Mark - Frederick I Funeral of Ulrika Eleonora
1742 year| Silver (.694) | 10.7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 2 Marks (25⁄96) |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.694) |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#185277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Star surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDIGENA POLI.
NATA D·23·IAN·1688·
DENAT·D·24·NOV·
1741·
Translation: Born 23rd January 1688, deceased 24th november 1741.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the funeral of Ulrika Eleonora, the wife of King Frederick I of Sweden, who died in 1742. The coin's design features an image of the king and queen on one side, and an image of the queen's funeral procession on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Swedish numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
