Sweden (Avesta mint), copper 2 daler "plate money," Fredrik I, 1744. KM-PM71. 1403 grams, 7-1/2" x 7-3/4". Nice specimen with minor edge loss but very bold and clear stamps (all but two 100% complete) showing date below king's crowned monogram FRS, even brown color all over, also showing traces of reverse stamps from other plates on back. Recovered from: Nicobar, sunk in 1783 off South Africa
($350-500)