Sweden 1738-GZ 5 ore

Heritage sale 3029, lot 31783

This specimen was lot 31783 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $411.25. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Frederick I 5 Ore 1738-GZ, MS63 NGC. A choice example with nearly full mint brilliance and well-struck details. Rare in this select quality." This denomination was issued extensively through the eighteenth century until 1767 along with a billon ten öre. This type is noted for 1729-51.

Recorded mintage: 165,000 plus 610,000 for mint master "HM".

Specification: 3.51 g, .444 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 401.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• Bjorne Ahlstrom, Yngve Almer and Bengt Hemmingson, Sveriges Mynt, 1521-1977, the Coinage of Sweden. Stockholm: Numismatika Bokforlaget AB, 1976.
• ^[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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