Moneta's Temple and Gallery

Sweden - 2 Kornor 1921

Moneta — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:11:02 -0400

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Description: 400th Anniversary of Gustaf Vasa's Liberation War Obverse: Portrait of King Gustaf Vasa facing right within ornate laurel circle. Below his coat of arms. Lettering: 400 ÅRSMINNE AV GUSTAF VASAS BEFRIELSEVERK. Translation: In memory of 400 years from Gustaf Vasa's Liberation Campaign; Engraver: Erik Lindberg Reverse: Crowned Coat of arms of Sweden partially in ornate laurel wreath divides date. Value below at both sides of Arms with Stockholm mintmark at left and initial of Riksbank Governor' surname at right. Lettering: GUSTAF V SVERIGES KONUNG 19 21, 2 Kr W

Sweden - 1 Daler Emergency Coinage 1715 - Crown

Moneta — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 18:22:28 -0400

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Description: Emergency Coinage of Carl XII. This is the first in a series of ten 1 Daler emergency coins (Goertz Dalers), nine of which were issued under Charles XII (Carl). Carl was a restless King with titles placing him as man at the helm of many principalities in Europe. He had dreams of expanding the Swedish Empire but after losing the Battle of Poltava (1709) with Russia he only managed to weaken the Swedish Empire and help create a Russian one. He was exiled to the Ottoman Empire and caused so much disruption there that they were happy to see him return home in 1714. In 1716 Carl XII invaded Norway and was repulsed, a second try was even less successful. Not a man to give up he attacked Norway again in 1718 but was shot dead at Fredriksten. He was succeeded by his sister Ulrika Eleonora, who issued the last of this series of Emergency Dalers with the theme of Hope. This first Daler has a course reeding, the issue of 1716 has an oblique reeding while all the rest of the coins in the series has a crossed, two 'S' lined (sine wave) pattern. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: the Moneta Library has the following articles on Gortz Dalers Numismatics International's "Bulletin" article at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Sweden%20De%20Gortz%20Dalers.pdf ANA's "Numismatist" [Feb 2021] available at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Gortz%20Dalers%20Sweden_Numismatist%20Feb2021.pdf

Sweden - 1 Daler 1716 - PVBLICA FIDE

Moneta — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:31:26 -0400

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Description: Emergency Coinage of Carl XII. This issue, the second of the ten emergency coin series, is a little different, it thicker and heavier and has an oblique reeding. The legend PVBLICA FIDE means "Faith of the People." It appears to show a figure of Sweden on a throne with sprig, spear and shield. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: the Moneta Library has the following articles on Gortz Dalers Numismatics International's "Bulletin" article at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Sweden%20De%20Gortz%20Dalers.pdf ANA's "Numismatist" [Feb 2021] available at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Gortz%20Dalers%20Sweden_Numismatist%20Feb2021.pdf

Sweden - 1 Daler 1717 - Reason and Arms

Moneta — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:20:28 -0400

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Description: Emergency Coinage of Carl XII. WETT OCH WAPPEN means 'Reason and Arms', the obverse features a soldier brandishing a sword and shield with three crowns. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: the Moneta Library has the following articles on Gortz Dalers Numismatics International's "Bulletin" article at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Sweden%20De%20Gortz%20Dalers.pdf ANA's "Numismatist" [Feb 2021] available at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Gortz%20Dalers%20Sweden_Numismatist%20Feb2021.pdf

Sweden - 1 Daler 1718 - Agile & Ready

Moneta — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:13:25 -0400

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Description: Emergency Coinage of Carl XII. The obverse shows an armoured soldier standing with a Lion. The legend FLINK OCH FARDIG means Agile and Ready. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: the Moneta Library has the following articles on Gortz Dalers Numismatics International's "Bulletin" article at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Sweden%20De%20Gortz%20Dalers.pdf ANA's "Numismatist" [Feb 2021] available at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Gortz%20Dalers%20Sweden_Numismatist%20Feb2021.pdf

Sweden - 1 Daler 1718 - Jupiter

Moneta — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:07:02 -0400

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Description: Emergency Coinage of Carl XII. Most of these issues feature a Roman Pantheon theme, here IVPITER, or Jupiter, is seen holding a thunder bolt with a spread eagle standing at his feet. A very scarce variety exists with a different spelling: JVPITLR. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: the Moneta Library has the following articles on Gortz Dalers Numismatics International's "Bulletin" article at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Sweden%20De%20Gortz%20Dalers.pdf ANA's "Numismatist" [Feb 2021] available at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Gortz%20Dalers%20Sweden_Numismatist%20Feb2021.pdf

Sweden - 1 Daler 1718 - Saturn

Moneta — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 16:56:40 -0400

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Description: Emergency Coinage of Carl XII. Here SATVRNVS, or Saturn, is in the guise of Father Time holding an infant and carrying a scythe. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: the Moneta Library has the following articles on Gortz Dalers Numismatics International's "Bulletin" article at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Sweden%20De%20Gortz%20Dalers.pdf ANA's "Numismatist" [Feb 2021] available at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Gortz%20Dalers%20Sweden_Numismatist%20Feb2021.pdf

Sweden - 1 Daler 1718 - Phoebus

Moneta — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 16:49:05 -0400

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Description: Emergency Coinage of Carl XII. On this obverse there's and image of PHOEBVS - the Roman Sun god surrounded by rays and holding a sun face and wheat sprig. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: the Moneta Library has the following articles on Gortz Dalers Numismatics International's "Bulletin" article at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Sweden%20De%20Gortz%20Dalers.pdf ANA's "Numismatist" [Feb 2021] available at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Gortz%20Dalers%20Sweden_Numismatist%20Feb2021.pdf

Sweden - 1 Daler 1718 - Mars

Moneta — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 16:43:33 -0400

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Description: Emergency Coinage of Carl XII. The obverse features MARS - the Roman god of War holding a shield and spear. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: the Moneta Library has the following articles on Gortz Dalers Numismatics International's "Bulletin" article at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Sweden%20De%20Gortz%20Dalers.pdf ANA's "Numismatist" [Feb 2021] available at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Gortz%20Dalers%20Sweden_Numismatist%20Feb2021.pdf

Sweden - 1 Daler - Mercury 1718

Moneta — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 16:35:34 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Emergency Coinage of Carl XII. The obverse here features MERCVRIVS in Latin - here Mercury holds a caduceus. The original image has been replaced with a second, better example. I'm always looking to upgrade this series in case you have any to part with. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: the Moneta Library has the following articles on Gortz Dalers Numismatics International's "Bulletin" article at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Sweden%20De%20Gortz%20Dalers.pdf ANA's "Numismatist" [Feb 2021] available at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Gortz%20Dalers%20Sweden_Numismatist%20Feb2021.pdf

Sweden - Daler 1719 - Hoppet

Moneta — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 16:18:02 -0400

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Description: Emergency Coinage from the Stockholm mint. While all other coins in this series was struck by her brother Carl XII, this last of the series was struck under the brief reign of Ulrika Eleonora the Younger, the Queen of Sweden in 1719. "Hoppet" means Hope. Ulrica was the daughter of Karl XI and Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark. She took the throne after the death of her brother Karl XII at the Siege of Fredricksten. KM lists a much rarer variety of this coin where the upside-down heart, that serves as a period between S &M, is replaced by a diamond shape. There's a chance that this variety is a damaged of filled heart that appears like a diamond. Let me know if you know. VIEW or DOWNLOAD: the Moneta Library has the following articles on Gortz Dalers Numismatics International's "Bulletin" article at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Sweden%20De%20Gortz%20Dalers.pdf ANA's "Numismatist" [Feb 2021] available at this: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Gortz%20Dalers%20Sweden_Numismatist%20Feb2021.pdf

Sweden - Gustaf V 1932

Moneta — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 19:21:58 -0400

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Description: 300th Anniversary of the Death Gustaf II (Adolf); reverse shows a square with three small crowns within. Issue mintage was 253,770 for one year only.

Sweden - Oscar II 1897

Moneta — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 19:14:02 -0400

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Description: Silver (25 Year; 1872 - 1897) Jubilee of Oscar II of Sweden. Two Kronor with King in full regalia.