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4 Öre Silvermynt - Adolf Fredrik

1771 year
Billon (.382 silver) 2.77 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Adolphus Frederick (Adolf Friedrich) (1751-1771)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1771
Value
4 Ore (1⁄24)
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Billon (.382 silver)
Weight
2.77 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#104384
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned bold circlet with the Three Crowns of Sweden inside divides value at both sides. Mintmark and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
4. Ö.
S. M.
A.L.
1771

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Öre Silvermynt - Adolf Fredrik 1771 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Adolf Fredrik, who ruled Sweden from 1751 to 1771. During his reign, Sweden underwent significant economic and political reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system. The 4 Öre Silvermynt was part of this new system and was designed to replace the older copper coins that had been in use for centuries. The use of billon, a mixture of silver and copper, was a deliberate choice to create a coin that was both durable and affordable for the average citizen. Despite its relatively low value, the 4 Öre Silvermynt - Adolf Fredrik 1771 remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1771 AL 20521 - - - - - -

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