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2 Mark - Gustav III Coronation of Gustav III

Features

Issuer Sweden
King Gustav III (1771-1792)
Type Circulating commemorative coins
Year 1772
Value 2 Marks (25⁄96)
Currency Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition Silver (.694)
Weight 9.8 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
185760
References SM# 97
Bjarne Ahlström, Yngve Almer, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Sveriges mynt 1521-1977 = The Coinage of Sweden. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.

Commemorative issue

Largesse money for the king's coronation in 1772.

Obverse

Crowned bust of Gustav III facing right inside circle of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GUSTAVUS ADOLPHI FILIUS·REX·

Translation: Gustav Adolfs son, the King.

Reverse

Seven lined inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GENERIS
ET VIRTUTUM
CONSENSU
SVECORUM SCEPTRA
CAPESCENS
A·MDCCLXXII·
D·XXIX·MAII·

Mint

Stockholm, Sweden (?-1855)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1772  Gs. F
1772  Gs. FEHRMAN
1772  3 000 Without Gs

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Bullion value: USD 15.93 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.219 oz
Current silver price: 72.84 USD/oz (see silver price )

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