Sweden 1718 1/2 daler

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Stack's Bowers 2015 NYINC sale, lot 1667
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This specimen was lot 1667 in Stacks-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $3,290. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN. 1/2 Daler Plate Money, 1718. Karl XII (1697-1718). 3.75 x 4 in. RARE one year type for Karl XII (Tingstrom: 46 examples known including 4 pieces from the Nicobar). All stamps well applied with four full legible dates. Despite a bit of unevenness in the corner stamps, the center triangular stamp is quite bold and attractive. A few scattered contact marks, but overall a very attractive piece with nice chocolate patina. VERY FINE."

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: KM-PM33; AAH-197; BT-D1.

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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