1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XI 1660-1691 front 1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XI 1660-1691 back
1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XI 1660-1691 photo
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1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XI

 
Copper 1670 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1660-1691
Value
1 Daler = ⅓ Riksdaler
Currency
Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1670 g
Shape
Square (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#182517
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

Type I: Three normal mintmark symbols in centre stamp below value.
Type II: Star as the middle symbol of the three mintmark symbols in centre stamp below value (Struck with copper from Garpenberg in Dalarna)
Type III: Three stars as mintmark symbols in centre stamp below value.

Interesting fact

The 1 Daler Silvermynt was a coin used in Sweden during the 17th century, and it was made of copper. Copper was a common material for coins at that time, as it was durable and had a low cost. However, the 1 Daler Silvermynt was unique because it was one of the largest copper coins ever minted, with a weight of 1670 grams. That's equivalent to about 3.6 pounds or 1.6 kilograms! Despite its large size, the coin was still widely used in Sweden and was considered a valuable form of currency.