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2 Mark - Charles XI Arab number; bigger bust
| Silver (.694) | 10.4008 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1664-1677 |
| Value | 2 Mark (⅓) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Silver (.694) |
| Weight | 10.4008 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#52523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Three crowns divide date and value (in arab number)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16 75
2. M:
DF
Engraver: H. Zederits
Edge
Plain
Comment
Bigger bust: head touches legend and/or is higher than legend.TYPE I: High bust with bigger laurel. Legend continuous (REX SVECIÆ)
TYPE II: High bust with big head and heavy folded robe. Legend continuous.
TYPE III: Bust with long vertical flowing hair. Legend continuous
TYPE IV: High bust with long hair and ponytail. Legend continuous
TYPE V: High bust with long hair and ponytail. Legend divided (REX.SVE:)
TYPE VI: High bust with curl hairs. Legend continuous. (REX SVECIÆ)
TYPE VII: High bust with curl hairs. Legend continuous. (REX SVECIÆ)
TYPE VIII: Less detailed bust than Type IX with longer hairs. Legend CAROLUS·XI·REX·SUECIÆ
TYPE IX : Detailed bust. Legend CAROLVS·XI·REX·SVECIÆ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Mark - Charles XI (Arab number; bigger bust) 1664-1677 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden's monetary system. In the mid-17th century, Sweden was transitioning from a system of bartering to a system of using coins as currency. This coin, which was minted during the reign of Charles XI, was part of a series of coins introduced to facilitate this change. The use of silver in the coin's production was a significant departure from the previous use of copper, and it marked a shift towards the use of more valuable metals in Swedish coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1675 DF | 240316 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1676 DF | 114556 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1677 DF | 75622 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Mark - Charles XI (Arab number; bigger bust) 1664-1677 coin.
