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Discussion in 'YachtForums Yacht Club' started by wdrzal, Sep 10, 2013.

  1. wdrzal

    wdrzal Senior Member

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    I think this coin is SWEDISH, anyone here know more ?
    thanks !
    Walt

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  2. Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    1764, wow, pretty old.
    Yep, Looks for-in to me!!
  3. AMG

    AMG YF Moderator

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    Yes, it is Swedish. They sell for 2-5 USD on the sites I found...

    2 Öre (SM) - Adolf Frederick - Sweden - Numista

    Sweden - Adolf Fredrik (1751-1771) 2 ore SM - SM 168

    Rev: two crossed arrows (indicating the origin of the cupper from the province of Dalarna), crown in upper field, 2 ÖR - SM in side fields and 1759 below.

    Obv: A. F. S. G. V. R (Adolphus Fridericus Svecorum Gothorum Vandalorumque Rex); lion standing l. on shield with royal crown abowe and surrounded by the Swedish three crowns.

    Adolph Frederick was the first king of the house of Holstein - Gottorp. He was a weak king in the hands of the Swedish parliamentary government. But his regin was fairly peacefull. He is most famous for his death that occured after he consumed a very large meal, topped off with 14 servings of his favourite dessert: semla served in a bowl of hot milk. He is thus remembered by Swedish school children as "the king who ate himself to death."
  4. Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    Now that is cool.
  5. wdrzal

    wdrzal Senior Member

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    Thanks AMG !

    Walt