2 Riksdaler - Frederick I and Ulrika Eleonora
Features
| Issuer |
Sweden
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1727 |
| Value | 2 Riksdalers |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 58.5 g |
| Diameter | 41.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 106860 |
| References | KM# 400 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). John Stewart Davenport. European Crowns 1700-1800. Galesburg, Illinois, United States (3 volumes). |
Obverse
Conjoined busts of king Frederick I and queen Ulrika Eleonora facing right. Lettering continuous above.
Lettering: FRIDERIC•ET•ULR•ELEON•D•G•REX ET REG•SVEC•
Translation: Frederick I and Ulrika Eleonora king and queen of Sweden by the grace of God.
Engraver: Daniel Haesling
Reverse
Crowned greater arms of Sweden in ornate shield held by lion supporters at sides. The date is below, in cartouche made by palm crossed branches. Above the shield is the King's motto.
Lettering:
Gud Wårt Hopp
1727
Translation: God is our hope.
Engraver: Daniel Haesling
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: MANIBUS NE LAEDAR AVARIS
Comments
This coin has been struck on a 1 riksdaler coin but with double thickness.
It has traditionally been considered to be in memory of the 1726/27 parliamentary year, but it may also have been in memory of the travel abroad the king was planning in 1727, later postponed until 1731.
It has traditionally been considered to be in memory of the 1726/27 parliamentary year, but it may also have been in memory of the travel abroad the king was planning in 1727, later postponed until 1731.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1727 | 63 | ||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 93
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Bullion value: USD 116.08
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Actual silver weight: 1.646 oz
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