© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
½ Öre - Charles XI
| Copper | 8.9 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1661-1664 |
| Value | ½ Öre KM (1⁄96) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#180512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned lion dividing date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2 ÖR
K M
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Öre coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Charles XI (1661-1664), is that it was the first coin in Sweden to feature a portrait of the ruling monarch. This was a significant departure from previous coins, which had typically featured symbols or other designs. The inclusion of the monarch's portrait was a nod to the increasing power and influence of the Swedish monarchy at the time.
