© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Mark - Carl XII Countermark; type 2 ND
1705 year| Silver (.694) | 5.20 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Period | Great Northern War (1700-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1705 |
| Value | 1 Mark = ⅛ Riksdaler |
| Currency | Second Riksdaler (1705-1710) |
| Composition | Silver (.694) |
| Weight | 5.20 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#94725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three crowns with legend beside and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
[16 - 83]
[I . - M .]
[DF]
Edge
Plain
Comment
These countermarks were applied in December of 1705.The host coin for the countermark is a Swedish 1 Mark piece. While all dates of the host coin can theoretically appear on the countermarked versions, it is possible not every date was countermarked.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Carl XII of Sweden, who was known for his military conquests and territorial expansion. The coin's design features the king's portrait and the coat of arms of the City of Riga, which was a significant city in the Swedish Livonia region. The use of a countermark, which is a secondary marking or symbol added to a coin, suggests that the coin may have been issued as a way to validate its authenticity or to indicate its origin. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver and weighs 5.20 grams suggests that it was a valuable and significant coin in its time.
