2 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type I) 1702-1712 front 2 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type I) 1702-1712 back
2 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type I) 1702-1712 photo
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2 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII Type I

 
Copper 2200 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1702-1712
Value
2 Daler SM = ⅔ Riksdaler
Currency
Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2200 g
Size
205 × 200 mm
Shape
Square (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#183669
Rarity index
97%

Comment

The three stars in the centre stamp is the mintmark that stand for "By privileged copperwork's and individual peoples copper."

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type I) 1702-1712 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was introduced in 1702, just a few years after the death of King Charles XI, who had implemented a number of economic reforms aimed at strengthening the Swedish economy. The coin was minted in large quantities to meet the growing demand for currency, and it quickly became a widely used and trusted form of payment throughout Sweden. Despite its relatively low value compared to other coins of the time, the 2 Daler Silvermynt remains a popular collector's item today due to its historical significance and the fact that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Sweden.