Sweden 1716 4 daler

Stack's Bowers 2015 NYINC sale, lot 1644

This specimen was lot 1644 in Stacks-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $3,818.75. The catalog description^[1] noted, "SWEDEN. 4 Daler Plate Money, 1716. Karl XII (1697-1718). 9.75 x 9 in. (Tingstrom: 30 examples known including 7 pieces from the Nicobar). In the year 1716, the 4 Daler denomination was reintroduced for the first time since 1658. Although two 4 Dalers are known dated 1663, these were produced from cut down 8 Daler pieces. All stamps boldly applied, and all but one side of the center stamp complete and full. Lightly cleaned some time ago. Nice reddish brown patina. A hint of light surface porosity, otherwise a very attractive example without re-validation stamps. BOLD VERY FINE." This type is noted for 1716-17 only.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: KM-PM49; AAH-150; BT-A1.

Source:

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.
^[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.
Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
Bertel Tingstrom, Plate Money, the World's Largest Currency, Stockholm: Royal Coin Cabinet, 1986.

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