2 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type V) 1716-1717 front 2 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type V) 1716-1717 back
2 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII (Type V) 1716-1717 photo
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2 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII Type V

 
Copper 1460 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1716-1717
Value
2 Daler SM = ⅔ Riksdaler
Currency
Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1460 g
Size
180 × 170 mm
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#183673
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Blank.

Interesting fact

The 2 Daler Silvermynt was a coin minted during the reign of Charles XII of Sweden, who was known for his military conquests and territorial expansion. The coin was minted in copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, and it weighed 1460 grams. Despite its relatively large size and weight, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout Sweden and its territories. Today, the 2 Daler Silvermynt is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.