Sweden 1729 4 daler
This specimen was lot 43311 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), where it sold for $3,360. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN. 4 Daler Plate Money, 1729. Avesta Mint. Fredrik I. VERY FINE. This handsome large-size issue displays attractive brown patina with areas of richer coloration throughout. The stamps are all boldly applied with four-digit dates, three complete ciphers, and partials of the crowns. The central is somewhat uneven with a bit of weakness in the lower left quadrant stamp. Close inspection reveals evidence of faint porosity, but overall the appearance exceeds most seen. Ex: Heritage (9/2007) Lot # 52462." In the pre-reform Swedish coinage, 8 öre = one mark and 96 öre = one riksdaler. This type was issued 1720-46 and is the most common four daler plate. Millions were made but most were melted down to make other copper or bronze objects.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: copper, this specimen 9 x 8.125 in.
Catalog reference: KM-PM74; AAH-192; BT-A10.
- 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.
- 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.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2026 NYINC Showcase Auction, Ancient and World Coins, featuring the Kazmier Wysocki Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.
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