Sweden 1642-AG 1/2 riksdaler
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This specimen was lot 30974 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $528.75. The catalog description[1] noted, "Christina 1/2 Riksdaler 1642-AG, AU Details (Plugged) NGC. A sharply struck example of this rare denomination with attractive medium gray patina. Holed at the top and skillfully repaired with just a faint trace of solder above the head of Christ. First variety with the A-G mintmaster mark at the top of the reverse." This type was struck 1641-52 with numerous varieties. This is the last half riksdaler listed for the seventeenth century.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 14.62 g, 0.878 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 186, SM-27a.
- Bjorne Ahlström, Yngve Almer and Bengt Hemmingson, Sveriges Mynt, 1521-1977, the Coinage of Sweden. Stockholm: Numismatika Bokforlaget AB, 1976.
- Delzanno, Roberto, Myntårsboken 2022, Sveriges Mynt 995-2021, 1:a upplagen, Stockholm, 2021.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Stuart Levine and Bruce Lorich, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3029, featuring Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.
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