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1 Öre - Charles XI

 
Billon (.313 silver) 1.2317 g 18.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1665-1685
Value
1 Öre Silfwermynt (1⁄52)
Currency
Second riksdaler (1665-1715)
Composition
Billon (.313 silver)
Weight
1.2317 g
Diameter
18.4 mm
Thickness
0.58 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#39565
Rarity index
52%

Reverse

Three crowns divide value and date. MM is below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1668
I ÖR

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Öre coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Charles XI (1665-1685), is that it was made of Billon, an alloy of copper and silver, with a silver content of only 0.313. Despite its relatively low silver content, the coin still weighed 1.2317 grams, making it a substantial piece of currency for its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1666  1864377 - - - - - -
1667  1556572 - - - - - -
1668  3057832 - - - - - -
1669  283011 - - - - - -
1670  606389 - - - - - -
1671  597972 - - - - - -
1672  1341252 - - - - - -
1673  438400 - - - - - -
1674  378720 - - - - - -
1677  377796 - - - - - -
1681  203761 - - - - - -
1682  376946 - - - - - -
1683  598929 - - - - - -
1684  726482 - - - - - -
1685  582687 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Öre - Charles XI 1665-1685 coin.