SWEDEN. 2 Daler Octagonal Plate Money, 1714. Stockholm Mint. Karl XII.
KM-PMA48; SM-198; Delzanno-228; Tingström-A1; Bruun-13820. Dimensions: 284 x 281mm. Weight: 2237 gms. Very rare; Tingström only records 39 examples.
The copper plates for this type were cast, not hammered, and made from cannons taken from the Stockholm and Karlskrona armories.
From the L.E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
Estimate: 900 - 1100