© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
½ Dukat - Charles XII
1701 year| Gold (.976) | 1.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1701 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (1) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Gold (.976) |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double C Monogram with the three crowns of Sweden in crowned cartouche. Date divided above while value and mintmark is divided below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1·7 0·1.
H. ½ Z.
Interesting fact
The ½ Dukat coin from Sweden, minted in 1701 during the reign of Charles XII, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold that was 97.6% pure, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. Most coins of that time were made of a lower gold content, such as 24-karat (99.9% pure) or even 22-karat (91.6% pure). The high gold content of the ½ Dukat coin makes it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
