Sweden 1674 2 daler KM-PM18
This specimen was lot 1638 in Stacks-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $3,818.75. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN. 2 Daler Plate Money, 1674. Karl XI (1660-97). 9.5 x 10 in. VERY RARE (Tingstrom: 45 examples known including 2 pieces from the Nicobar). All stamps well struck and nearly complete. The denomination stamp is particularly bold and sharp, with four full dates. Very original surfaces with pleasing chocolate patina. A remarkably choice large format early plate that rivals the size of some later 4 Dalers. Produced on an exceptionally well made and uniform sheet of copper. CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE-ALMOST UNCIRCULATED."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: copper.
Catalog reference: KM-PM18; AAH-275; BT-E11.
- Bjorne Ahlstrom, 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.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2015 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Featuring the John W. Adams and Ray Czabor Collections, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2014.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- Bertel Tingstrom, Plate Money, the World's Largest Currency, Stockholm: Royal Coin Cabinet, 1986.
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