Sweden 1753-HM ore

Heritage sale 3029, lot 31785

This specimen was lot 31785 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $470. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Adolf Frederick silver Ore 1753-HM, MS64 NGC. A choice lustrous example with bold features and silvery gray patina. Highly attractive and elusive in this grade." These billon one öre pieces were struck in Sweden until 1761 along with copper one öre coins (KM 460) which were produced until 1778. This type is noted for 1753-61 and is common in low grade.

Recorded mintage: 66,000.

Specification: 1.19 g, .194 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 472.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• ^[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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