5 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I (King's Monogram Type 1) 1722 front 5 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I (King's Monogram Type 1) 1722 back
5 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I (King's Monogram Type 1) 1722 photo
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5 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I King's Monogram Type

1722 year
Billon (.444 silver) 3.5103 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1722
Value
5 Öre (5⁄96)
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Billon (.444 silver)
Weight
3.5103 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#64156
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

The Three Crowns of Sweden divide value at both sides. Mintmark below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 · Ö ·
S · M ·
G · Z ·

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Öre Silvermynt - Frederick I (King's Monogram Type 1) 1722 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was issued during the reign of King Frederick I, who ruled from 1720 to 1751 and was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Swedish economy. The coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for a standardized currency system in Sweden, as the country was transitioning from a primarily agricultural society to a more industrialized and trade-based economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1722 GZ 380501 - - - - - -

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