Sweden, King Fredrik I - 2 Öre 1746 Avesta (2ex.)

Country: Sweden Kingdom - King Fredrick I (1676-1720-1751) 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1746 (1743-1750)
Value: 2 Öre Silvermynt (1/48) 
Currency: Fourth Riksdaler (1719-1798)
Mint: Avesta
Mintage: 286,200 
Composition: Copper
Weight: 29.6 g & 28.4 g 
Diameter: 33.5 mm & 33 mm
Thickness: 4 mm & 3.3 mm 
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VF30 & VG/F
References: KM# 437

Obverse:
Crowned 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.

Lettering: F.I.S.G.V.R.

Translation: Fredrik I King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends.

Reverse:
Crossed arrows divides value. Above the Crown of Sweden, below the date.

Lettering:
2 ÖR. S.M.
1746

Edge:
decorated.

Comments:
"SM" = Silver Money equivalent. Two examples with the two varieties of shield dimensions, small and large.
Varieties exists in shape of crowns and arrows. 
This coin is minted in Avesta and the mintage is for 1 Ore SM and 2 Ore SM together.

Référence : KM# 437

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Collection : Kingdom of Sweden