© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
2 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII Type II
| Copper | 2149 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1710-1715 |
| Value | 2 Daler SM = ⅔ Riksdaler |
| Currency | Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2149 g |
| Size | 235 × 235 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
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Comment
Copper from this coin was fetched from Stora Kopparberget (Falu Mine) and Ljusnarsberg.Interesting fact
The 2 Daler Silvermynt was a coin used in Sweden during the reign of Charles XII (1697-1718). It was made of copper and had a weight of 2149 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The coin was used as a means of payment and was widely accepted in trade, but it was also used as a form of propaganda by the Swedish government. The coin featured an image of Charles XII on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, and was intended to promote the king's image and reinforce his authority. Despite its size and weight, the coin was not particularly valuable, and its value was largely symbolic. Today, the 2 Daler Silvermynt is a rare and sought-after collector's item, and is considered a piece of Swedish history.
