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1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII Type III
1710 yearCopper | 1067 g | - |
Issuer | Sweden |
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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 |
Numista | N#183748 |
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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.