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This specimen was lot 1706 in Stacks-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $2,350. The catalog description^[1] noted, "SWEDEN. 1/2 Daler Plate Money, 1748-G. Husa Mint. Fredrik I (1720-51). 3.5 x 4 in. KM-PM67; AAH-309; BT-B1. VERY RARE one year plate type (Tingstrom: 45 examples known). Made of copper from the Gustafsberg Company as denoted by the crown "G" in the center stamp. Stamps a bit uneven. The center stamp is a bit weak at the top, while the corner stamps display two full legible dates and two partial dates, with two stamps slightly off plate. Corners clipped at time of minting. Attractive glossy oxblood patina. A VERY RARE and desirable branch mint plate that is highly sought after by collectors."