2 Riksdaler "Krellmynt" - Frederick I 2nd portrait
Features
| Issuer |
Sweden
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1720-1751)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1723 |
| Value | 2 Riksdalers |
| Currency | Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798) |
| Composition | Silver (.878) |
| Weight | 58.5 g |
| Diameter | 41.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 107089 |
| References | KM# 396 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
Bust of King Fredrik I with long and curly hairs divides legend. King is wearing an ornate armor with shoulder ribbons and a drape above (with brooch).
Lettering: FRIDERICUS • D•G • REX • SVECIÆ •
Translation: Frederick I king of Sweden by the grace of God.
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 Mitt Hopp .
1723
Translation: God is my hope.
Edge
Smooth with lettering
Lettering: MANIBUS NE LAEDAR AVARIS
Comments
The so-called "Krellmynten" is a series of riksdaler denominations (2, 1 and ½ Rd) from 1723 which was marked in very small mintage. Were used stomps from 1 Riksdaler giving it double thickness to turn into 2 Riksdalers; with same process 1/2 riksdaler stomps became 1 Riksdaler and 1/4 riksdaler stomps 1/2 Riksdaler. The Responsible for the Governor Treasure Paul Krell did it on his own and this prompted receive the blame of Administrative Services Agency. All the krellmynt were retired from circulation and very few survived. Because mintage were so small the Swedish Crown had not suffered any money loss as it sounded, so the matter pass without further action
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| 1723 | Very few pieces known | ||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 94
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Bullion value: USD 111.88
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Actual silver weight: 1.651 oz
Current silver price: 67.75 USD/oz (see silver price 
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