Swedish Plate Money 10 Daler Coin from 1893 Worlds Fair Start Price USD 7,499.95 Current Price USD 7,499.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 Location Woodstock, Illinois See more about 'Swedish Plate Money 10 Daler Coin from 1893 Worlds Fair' Description Swedish Plate Money - 10 Daler Coin In 1654 Christina, the young Swedish queen, caused upheaval when she abdicated and became a convert to the Roman-Catholic faith. Her extravagancy and the recently ended Thirty years' war (1618-1648) had left her country with enormous debts. To make financial matters worse, her successor and cousin, Charles X Gustavus, continued warfare with Poland and Denmark. These lasting conflicts were a serious threat to the economy and caused a depreciation of the copper plate money or kopparplätmynt. This money which was used for the first time in 1644 may well be called unique, because it was not exactly what we use to call small money. A plate with a value of 10 daler silvercoin measured 30 by 70 cm and had a weight of almost 20 kg. There are only ten authentic 10 daler "coins" extant. The provenance of this coin, as I learned it from my consignor, is as follows: during the 1893 World’s Fair, Sweden wished to display one of these coins but had none in her Treasury. So an exact reproduction was created. Offered here is that reproduction from the 1893 World’s Fair, painstakingly crafted to be authentic in every way. It has been sanctioned and approved by the Swedish government. This solid copper coin measures 12" x 26-1/2" and weighs approximately 43 lbs. It is accompanied by a hardcover book entitled: "Plate Money - The World’s Largest Currency" by Bertel Tingstrom. Place a Bid!