2 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I 1732 front 2 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I 1732 back
2 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I 1732 photo
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2 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I

1732 year
Billon (.444 silver) 1.76 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1732
Value
2 Ore (1⁄48)
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Billon (.444 silver)
Weight
1.76 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#105855
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three crowns divides date and value at sides. Mintmark below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
17 32
2 · ÖR ·
G · Z ·

Edge

Plain

Comment

Considered by many as a pattern.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I 1732 from Sweden is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. Specifically, it contains 44.4% silver and 55.6% copper, which gives it a unique composition compared to other coins of its time.