© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
2 Mark - Charles XI Funeral of Charles XI
1697 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1697 |
| Value | 2 Mark (¼) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#182376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOTO·MIRABILIS.ORBE.
ORT.D.24.NOV·A·1655
OCCID·D.5·APRIL·
A.1697.
Translation:
The whole wonderful world.
Born day 24th of November year 1655
Deceased day 5th of April year 1697
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 2 Mark - Charles XI (Funeral of Charles XI) 1697 from Sweden made of Silver is that it was minted to commemorate the funeral of King Charles XI of Sweden, who passed away on April 5, 1697. The coin features an image of the king on the obverse side and a depiction of his funeral procession on the reverse side. The coin was minted in limited quantities and was used as a way to honor the memory of the king and to promote the new monarch, Charles XII.
