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4 Mark - Frederick I 1st portrait
1720 year| Silver (.694) | 20.80 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1720 |
| Value | 4 Marks (25⁄48) |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.694) |
| Weight | 20.80 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#106678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The Three Crowns of Sweden inside a crowned circle divides value and mintmark at sides. Date is at the end of legend, divided in two by the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN • DEO • SPES • MEA • 17 20 •
4 M
L C
Translation: In God is my hope
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Frederick I of Sweden, who was also known as Frederick of Hesse. He was the first king of Sweden to be born in Sweden and not in Germany, and he ruled from 1720 until his death in 1751. This coin, which features his first portrait, was minted in 1720, the first year of his reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1720 LC | 9949 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Mark - Frederick I (1st portrait) 1720 coin.
