Swedish plate money
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
1644-1776
Issuing entity
Kingdom of SwedenLarge rectangular copper plates issued as money by Sweden, among the heaviest currency objects ever issued.
Historical context
A consequence of Sweden's copper standard, where face value was tied to the metal's bulk value.
Design
- note
- Rectangular copper plates with corner and central stamps.
Identification
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- Stamps record denomination, regnal arms and year.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Denomination range and typical weights require transcription from a printed reference.