Sweden 1746 daler
This specimen was lot 32365 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2025), where it sold for $1,080. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN. 1 Daler Plate Money, 1746. Avesta Mint. Frederik I. CHOICE VERY FINE. Stamps: Central stamp bearing denomination (1 DALER SILFMYNT) and crossed arrows, surrounded by four stamps bearing crowned FRS and date. Mostly deep brown in nature, with solidly executed punches and a charming overall appearance." In the pre-reform Swedish coinage, 8 öre = one mark and 96 öre = one riksdaler. This type was issued 1720-50 and is the most common daler plate. Millions of one daler plates were made but most were melted down to make other copper or bronze objects.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: copper, this specimen 130 mm x 117 mm; 876 g.
Catalog reference: KM-PM68.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2025 NYINC Showcase Auction, featuring the Richard Margolis Collection, Part III, and the Richard August Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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