Obverse © Kungliga Myntkabinettet – Reverse © Uppsala Universitet
Obverse © Kungliga Myntkabinettet – Reverse © Uppsala Universitet
2 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII Type III
| Copper | 2149 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1711-1713 |
| 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#183671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Copper for this coin was fetched from Bäsinge in Dalarna.Interesting fact
The 2 Daler Silvermynt was a coin used in Sweden during the 18th century, and it features an image of King Charles XII on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. What's interesting about this particular coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, but it was also one of the largest copper coins ever produced, weighing in at 2149 grams. That's equivalent to about 4.7 pounds or 2.1 kilograms! This makes it a truly unique and impressive coin that would have been a valuable addition to any collection.
