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1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII Saturn

1718 year
Copper 4.5 g 23.4 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#39865
Rarity index
50%

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

One interesting fact about the 1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Saturn) 1718 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles XII, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize the Swedish economy. The coin's design, which features an image of Charles XII on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, reflects the influence of European art and culture on Swedish currency during this period. Additionally, the use of copper as the material for the coin was a departure from the traditional use of silver, which had been the standard for Swedish coins until that time. This change in material was likely a response to the economic pressures of the time and reflects the ongoing evolution of currency design and production during the early modern period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1718  300000 - - - - - -

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