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2 Mark - Carl XI Trial strike
1673 year| Copper | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1673 |
| Value | 2 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three stacked lions in crowned shield separating date and value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16 - 73
2 · - M :
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Mark - Carl XI (Trial strike) 1673 from City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) made of Copper is that it is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples existing today. It is considered a trial strike, meaning that it was struck multiple times to test the die and ensure that the design was properly transferred to the coin. This process often resulted in variations in the coin's design and mintage, making each trial strike unique and highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a less valuable metal than other metals used in coinage at the time, adds to its rarity and historical significance.
