2 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I 1743-1750 front 2 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I 1743-1750 back
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2 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I

 
Copper 28.3 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1743-1750
Value
2 Ore (1⁄48)
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Copper
Weight
28.3 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#28455
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

Crossed arrows divides value. Above the Crown of Sweden, below the date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 ÖR. S.M.
1748

Edge

Oblique milled

Comment

"SM" = Silver Money equivalent
Varieties exists in shape of crowns and arrows.
The mintage is for 1 Ore SM and 2 Ore SM together.

Interesting fact

The 2 Öre Silvermynt was a coin that was minted during the reign of King Frederick I of Sweden, who ruled from 1743 to 1750. The coin was made of copper and had a weight of 28.3 grams. Despite being made of a relatively inexpensive material, the coin was still considered valuable during its time and was widely used in trade and commerce. In fact, the 2 Öre Silvermynt was one of the most widely used coins in Sweden during the 18th century, and many of them have survived to this day, making them a popular collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1743  99900 - - - - - -
1744  48600 - - - - - -
1745  141900 - - - - - -
1746  286200 - - - - - -
1747  402900 - - - - - -
1748  460800 - - - - - -
1749  312900 - - - - - -
1750  353100 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I 1743-1750 coin.