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1 Öre - Charles XI
| Billon (.375 silver) | 1.2317 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1660-1664 |
| Value | 1 Öre (1⁄48) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 1.2317 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Shield with the three crowns of Sweden and value within a circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA.NOVA.REGNI.SVECIÆ
.1.
Ö R
Comment
NOTE:This coin has a great number of varieties. However three are the main types of this coin,
distinguishable for the mintmark (if present is at sides of the shield in reverse):
- Type I without mintmark
- Type II mm: GW
- Type III mm: IK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Öre coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Charles XI (1660-1664), is that it was made of Billon, an alloy of copper and silver, with a silver content of .375. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver coins were too soft for regular use and wore down quickly. The Billon alloy made the coins more durable and resistant to wear and tear, while still maintaining some of the value of silver.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1661 GW | 37105 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1662 GW | 58960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1663 GW | 34593 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1664 GW | 430082 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1660-1664 coin.
