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1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII Mars
1718 year| Copper | 4.5 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | 1 Silver Daler (1 Daler Silvermynt) (⅙) |
| Currency | Third riksdaler (1715-1719) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#38092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Crowned round ornamental wreath with denomination in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I.
DALER
S.M
Comment
NOTE: This one and the other Daler SM coins minted during 1715-1719 were emergency coins struck during a period of hard economic crisis. Even if they bear the value of a daler they were strongly underweight (a daler in copper would have to weigh about 756 grams) that's why their minting ceased in 1719. However these emergency coins were used for a long time, before with value of 1 öre KM, and then of 1/12 skilling.Interesting fact
The coin's obverse features a portrait of King Charles XII, also known as Charles the Great, who ruled Sweden from 1697 until his death in 1718. The coin was minted during his reign, and the image of the king on the coin was meant to symbolize his power and influence. However, Charles XII's reign was marked by a series of military conflicts, including the Great Northern War, which lasted from 1700 to 1721 and involved Sweden, Russia, and several other European powers. Despite the king's military ambitions, the coin's reverse features the goddess Mars, who represents war and conflict, which may seem ironic given the king's reputation for military conquests.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1718 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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