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4 Öre Silvermynt - Adolf Fredrik
| Issuer | Stockholm Mint |
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| Year | 1771 |
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| Value | 4 Ore (1⁄24) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the elaborate crowned royal cipher of King Adolf Fredrik, composed of interlaced Gothic initials 'AF' surmounted by a royal crown. The monogram is rendered in a refined calligraphic style with foliate flourishes. The surrounding legend reads SALUS • PUBLICA • SALUS • MEA •, meaning 'The welfare of the people is my welfare', separated by raised dots and running along the full circumference of the coin. |
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| Obverse lettering | SALUS • PUBLICA • SALUS • MEA • AF FA (Translation: The welfare of the people my welfare) |
| Reverse description | Central field displays an incuse circular depression containing three Swedish crowns arranged in a triangular formation, representing the traditional arms of Sweden. Above the depression, a royal crown is prominently struck. The denomination and mint indications are arranged in the field: '4.' and 'Ö.' flanking the circular device at the top sides, with 'S.' and 'M.' below, and the mintmaster's initials 'AL' with the date '1771' inscribed along the lower exergue. |
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