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1 Mark - Charles XI
| Silver (.694) | 5.2 g | 24.27 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1683-1697 |
| Value | 1 Mark (⅛) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Silver (.694) |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 24.27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Three crowns divide value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16 83
I. M.
DF
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Mark - Charles XI 1683-1697 from Sweden made of Silver (.694) weighing 5.2 g is that it was used as a means of payment in Sweden during a time of great economic change. The coin was introduced during the reign of Charles XI, who ruled Sweden from 1683 to 1697, and it was used to facilitate trade and commerce during a period of rapid economic growth. The coin's silver content and weight made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, and it was widely accepted throughout Sweden and other parts of Europe. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Sweden's rich economic history.
