1 Mark - Charles XII (Type I) 1697-1707 front 1 Mark - Charles XII (Type I) 1697-1707 back
1 Mark - Charles XII (Type I) 1697-1707 photo
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1 Mark - Charles XII Type I

 
Silver (.694) 5.80 g 24.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1697-1707
Value
1 Mark (⅛)
Currency
Second riksdaler (1665-1715)
Composition
Silver (.694)
Weight
5.80 g
Diameter
24.1 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#67660
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Three crowns divides date and value, mintmark below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
17 02
I. M.
LC

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Mark - Charles XII (Type I) coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. Charles XII, who ruled Sweden from 1697 to 1718, was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize the country. The coin was minted during his reign, and it features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency in Sweden, and it is still highly sought after by collectors today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1698  23851 - - - - - -
1699  59092 - - - - - -
1700 HZ 46101 - - - - - -
1701  230127 - - - - - -
1702  128768 - - - - - -
1703  126319 - - - - - -
1704  43562 - - - - - -
1705  88553 - - - - - -
1706 HZ 110009 - - - - - -
1707 LC 32737 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Mark - Charles XII (Type I) 1697-1707 coin.