2 Mark - Gustav III (Coronation of Gustav III) 1772 front 2 Mark - Gustav III (Coronation of Gustav III) 1772 back
2 Mark - Gustav III (Coronation of Gustav III) 1772 photo
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2 Mark - Gustav III Coronation of Gustav III

1772 year
Silver (.694) 9.8 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav III (1771-1792)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1772
Value
2 Marks (25⁄96)
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Silver (.694)
Weight
9.8 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#185760
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Seven lined inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GENERIS
ET VIRTUTUM
CONSENSU
SVECORUM SCEPTRA
CAPESCENS
A·MDCCLXXII·
D·XXIX·MAII·

Interesting fact

The Gustav III coin was minted in 1772 to commemorate the coronation of King Gustav III of Sweden. It was a significant event in Swedish history, as Gustav III was the first Swedish monarch to be crowned since the establishment of the Swedish Constitution in 1720. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. It was minted in silver and has a weight of 9.8 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1772  3000 - - - - - -

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