Sweden 1749 2 Daler Plate Money
- Swedish Copper Plate Money 'Sunken Treasure'
Produced from 1624, Swedish riksdaler or plate money are large copper or silver plates issued as circulating currency up until 1776. Many different denominations, dates and sizes were issued and some plates weigh several kilograms with the largest 10 Daler weighing in at just under 20 kilograms.
We have available a '1749' 2 Daler copper plate which weighs 1.17kg and measures 17.3 x 18cm. In each corner a monogram is struck with a crown above the letters 'FRS' (Frederick King (Rex) of Sweden).
- Certificate of Authenticity 'I certify that the enclosed copper plate money was recovered from the 1783 wreck of the Danish ship Nichobar off Quoin Point, Cape Town, South Africa. Signed John Saunders Numismatist.'
- Number recovered from the 'Nichobar' wreck: Approx. 3000
- Dated 1664-1776, copper plate money was demonetised in Europe in 1777.
- These copper plates were being exported to India!
- Denomination: 2 Daler
- Among the largest and heaviest coins in history!
- Condition: VG Parts of corners missing as per ocean salvage
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