1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type III) 1710 front 1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type III) 1710 back
1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type III) 1710 photo
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1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII Type III

1710 year
Copper 1067 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1710
Value
1 Daler SM = ⅓ Riksdaler
Currency
Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1067 g
Size
185 × 180 mm
Shape
Square (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#183748
Rarity index
97%

Comment

Copper for this coin was fetched from Garpenberg in Dalarna.

Interesting fact

The 1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type III) 1710 from Sweden 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 features an image of Charles XII on the obverse side, and a crowned shield with the Swedish coat of arms on the reverse side. The coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, and it weighed 1067 grams. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Sweden's rich history.