2 Öre Silvermynt - Gustav III

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1777
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ore (1⁄48)
CurrencyFourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
CompositionCopper
Weight28.3 g
Dimensions33.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#518, SM#102
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield with a rampant lion within, flanked by the Three Crowns of Sweden. In spaces between the crown above shield and the 3 Svea Crowns are the legend initials.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringG·III· S·G· V· R·
(Translation: Gustav III King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionCrossed arrows divides value; crown above, date below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 ÖR· S·M· 1777·
Edge
Mint
Mintage1777  - Large date - 1 030 800
1777  - Small date -
Catalog ID9774449390
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