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¾ Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII
| Copper | 576 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1689-1714 |
| Value | ¾ Daler Silvermynt |
| Currency | Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 576 g |
| Size | 130 × 130 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#148999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Countermarked on 1/2 Daler, KM#PM15.Plate money minted before 17th of May 1715 and those the royal crown received to their counters was issued with stamps indicating an increase in value of 50%. These countermarkings went on for a short amount of time.
The counterstamped 1711 Daler Plate Money & 1710 (Avesta/Garpenberg mint) is both unique and are in private collections. The 1714 (Avesta/Garpenberg mint) is also unique and located at Kungliga Myntkabinettet in Stockholm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¾ Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII 1689-1714 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was introduced in 1689, just a few years after the Great Northern War, which had left Sweden's economy in shambles. Despite these challenges, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable resource at the time, and it weighed a significant 576 grams. This suggests that the Swedish government was committed to maintaining the value of its currency, even during a period of economic instability.
