Sweden 1720-LC mark KM-367

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Heritage sale 3029, lot 30984
Sweden 1720 mark rev H3029-30984.jpg

This specimen was lot 30984 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $2,585. The catalog description[1] noted, "Ulrika Eleonora Mark 1720/19-LC, MS63 NGC. A choice example of this very scarce type with aged cabinet patina and abundant luster. The reverse is especially choice with nearly full white mint brilliance. Very rare in this superior grade. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman/B.G. Johnson." This silver mark was struck in Sweden 1719-20 for queen Ulrika Eleonora. One mark was eight öre.

Recorded mintage: 29,000.

Specification: 5.20 g, 0.694 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 367.

Source:

  • Bjorne Ahlström, Yngve Almer and Bengt Hemmingson, Sveriges Mynt, 1521-1977, the Coinage of Sweden. Stockholm: Numismatika Bokforlaget AB, 1976.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • Delzanno, Roberto, Myntårsboken 2022, Sveriges Mynt 995-2021, 1:a upplagen, Stockholm, 2021.
  • [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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