SWEDEN. 2 Daler Plate Money, 1717 - countermarked 1718. Avesta Mint - countermark Stockholm Mint. Karl XII.
KM-PM46; SM-169; Delzanno-1721; Tingström-B2; Bruun-13822. Weight: 1491 gms.
A number '7' is written in red chalk.
A sticker with the hand-written number '1307' is placed on the plate.
In 1718 a depreciation of the plate coinage took place, making their new value 2/3 of the old. The coins in the possession of the Crown or the banks were exempt, however, and were fitted with the countermark of the arms of Götaland to show it.
From the L.E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
Estimate: 900 - 1100