1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XI Kengis
1675 year| Copper | 505 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1675 |
| Value | 1 Daler SM = ⅓ Riksdaler |
| Currency | Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 505 g |
| Size | 183 × 171 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#182755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Copper from the coin was extracted at Svappavaara. The center stamp 'AIR' stands for the the mine's founder A, I and Reenstierna.In november 1674 the brothers Abraham and Jakob Reenstierna from Brabant received allowance to mint copper plate money at Kengis mill. The annual production of coins would reach 14.6 tons of copper plate money the years 1675-77, 1680-85 and 1687-89 along with preserved plate money from 1693 och 1700-01. Only nine of the thousands of copper plates has survived.
Interesting fact
The 1 Daler Silvermynt was a coin used in Sweden during the 17th century, and it was made of copper. However, the 1675 edition of the coin, also known as the "Kengis," is particularly unique because it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in Sweden. The country was experiencing a severe shortage of silver, which made it difficult to produce coins. As a result, the government decided to mint coins made of copper, which was a less valuable metal. Despite its lower value, the 1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XI (Kengis) 1675 remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
