AAH-4; KM-370; HG-4; Dav-1718. Mintage of only 10,000 pieces. Upon hearing the news of her Brothers death on December 5, 1718 she immediately declared herself Queen stating that she had inherited the throne which took the Riksdag by surprise. The council wanted to reinstate parliamentary rule and to abolish the absolute monarchy that was established in 1680. After negotiating with the council she was forced into agreeing to give up the right to inherit the throne as well abolish absolute monarchy. Then on January 23, 1719 she was elected Queen and crowned Queen regent March 17, 1719. Nicely struck with beautiful grey toning which deepens towards the edge showing hues of blue and lavender amongst the devices.NGC AU-50.
