6 Öre Kopparmynt - Gustav III 1790-1791 front 6 Öre Kopparmynt - Gustav III 1790-1791 back
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6 Öre Kopparmynt - Gustav III

 
Copper 5.7 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav III (1771-1792)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1790-1791
Value
6 Copper Öre (6 Öre Kopparmynt) (1⁄48)
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.7 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#31754
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Two vertical parallel bars over two horizontal ones to form a square figure. Lettering around edge. Date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STORA KOPPAR-BERGSL : POLLET
1791

Edge

Diagonal milling

Comment

NOTE: Gustav III made a currency reform on 1. Januar 1777, which meant that Copper coins of 1 Öre SM were made equal in value to ½ Skilling.
Also these "bergslagspollett" copper coins were considered equal to 1 Skillings, even outside of Bergslaget area.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Öre Kopparmynt - Gustav III 1790-1791 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by King Gustav III, who sought to modernize Sweden's economy and increase its global trade. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the value on the other, symbolizing the shift towards a more centralized and standardized monetary system. Despite its small denomination, the 6 Öre Kopparmynt played an important role in facilitating everyday transactions and helped to lay the groundwork for Sweden's future economic growth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1790  145940 - - - - - -
1791  143392 - - - - - -

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