½ Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type I) 1710-1715 front ½ Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type I) 1710-1715 back
½ Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type I) 1710-1715 photo
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½ Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII Type I

 
Copper 605 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1710-1715
Value
½ Daler SM = ⅙ Riksdaler
Currency
Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776)
Composition
Copper
Weight
605 g
Size
135 × 132 mm
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#183751
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Copper from this coin was fetched from Stora Kopparberget (Falu Mine) and Ljusnarsberg.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type I) 1710-1715 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by King Charles XII in 1710, which aimed to stabilize the country's economy and simplify trade. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's unity and strength during a period of significant social and political upheaval.