© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
2 Dukater - Charles XII Smelting of gold by O.A. Paykull
1706 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1706 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (4) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOC
AVRVM
ARTE CHEMICA
CONFLAVIT
HOLMIÆ A·1706
O·A·V·PAYKVLL·
Translation: The gold chemical smelter in Stockholm 1706.
Comment
Only one specimen of this coin is known to exist located at Kungliga Myntkabinettet, Stockholm, Sweden.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Dukater coin from Sweden, featuring Charles XII and the smelting of gold by O.A. Paykull, is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was issued in 1706, just a few years after the Great Northern War, which had a significant impact on Sweden's economy and trade. Despite these challenges, the coin still holds significant numismatic value and is highly sought after by collectors today.
