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LARGESSE COIN

GMK:2150

A round gold coin called a largesse coin (in Swedish, kastmynt, literally: “throwing coins”). The coin is worth 2 marks but made to weigh the same as a coin worth a 4 marks. The weight is 28.84 grams. It is 3.1 cm in diameter. The coin was struck in connection with the coronation of King Adolf Fredrik.

On the reverse is the date 26 November. The coin was probably presented to the most important guests.

GMK:2150

GMK:2150