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© Uppsala Universitet
1½ Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII
| Copper | 1137 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1713-1718 |
| Value | 1½ Daler SM = ½ Riksdaler (1.5) |
| Currency | Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1137 g |
| Size | 170 × 170 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#184359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Countermarked on 1 Daler SM (KM# PM35, PM8).Plate money minted before 17th of May 1715 and those the royal crown received to their counters was issued with stamps indicating an increase in value of 50%. These countermarkings went on for a short amount of time.
The '1710 Avesta / Garpenberg minted' plate money is unique and located at The Coin Cabinet of the University of Uppsala. The 1713 plate money is also unique but in a private collection.
Interesting fact
The 1½ Daler Silvermynt was a special coin minted during the reign of Charles XII of Sweden, who was known for his military conquests and territorial expansion. The coin was minted to commemorate his victories and was intended to be used as a symbol of Swedish power and influence. The coin's design features an image of Charles XII on horseback, with the Swedish coat of arms on the reverse side. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
