1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type V) 1718 front 1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type V) 1718 back
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1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII Type V

1718 year
Copper 702 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1718
Value
1 Daler SM = ⅓ Riksdaler
Currency
Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776)
Composition
Copper
Weight
702 g
Size
145 × 135 mm
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#183750
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

The 1 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type V) 1718 coin from Sweden was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it was one of the heaviest coins in circulation during its time, weighing in at 702 grams. That's significantly heavier than most coins today, which typically weigh less than 10 grams!