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SWEDEN LG HANDSIGNED 1804 14 COPPER SHILLINGS! EMBOSSED SEAL w COINUCOPIAS, STAR

SWEDEN LG HANDSIGNED 1804 14 COPPER SHILLINGS! EMBOSSED SEAL w COINUCOPIAS, STAR

$ 79.17

Availability: 72 in stock
  • Condition: Choice and clean VF-XF, still slightly crisp!
  • Country: Sweden
  • Type: Banknotes
  • Year: 1804
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Lightly Circulated
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Sweden

    Description

    A SWEDISH BEAUTY
    Sweden was the first country in Europe to issue paper money. This 14 Shilling banknote is a prime example of an early Swedish currency issue. It was authorized by Royal Decree of 1754, as inscribed at the bottom, and issued in 1804!
    The note is printed on sturdy vellum-like paper that is watermarked EMYNDS SEDEL and KOPPAR SKILLJE. "Koppar" indicates that it was payable in copper!
    100% uncancelled and hand signed, this
    Swedish Beauty
    remains in very clean and choice condition between Very Fine and Extra Fine, which is pretty remarkable considering its size (over 6" high) and age of almost 220 years.