2 Mark - Frederick I
Issuer Sweden
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Bust of King Frederick I facing right
Lettering: FRIDERICVS•D•G•REX•SVECIAE•
Reverse
Three crowns in crowned circle divide date and value
Lettering: 17 37 2 M G Z IN·DEO·SPES·MEA·
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Frederick I (Wikidata)
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
2 Marks (Numeric: 0.26041666666667) (Fraction: 25/96)
References
KM #385
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.694)
Weight
10.4 g
Size
30.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
FRIDERICVS•D•G•REX•SVECIAE•
Reverse Lettering
17 37 2 M G Z IN·DEO·SPES·MEA·
Comments
Exists different types:
TYPE 1: Reverse with bigger 3 crowns and thicker circle, as km#367.
TYPE 2: The three crowns of reverse are smaller and also the crown above is different.
TYPE A: Bigger bust on obverse and less detailed hairs. Legend divided by bust.
TYPE B: Lightly smaller bust on obverse and more detailed hairs and clothes. Legend divided by bust.
TYPE C: Bigger head with 3-folded hairs. Legend divided by bust.
TYPE D: Smaller bust. Legend continues.
