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2 Mark - Charles XI Roman number; higher bust
1664 year| Silver (.694) | 10.40 g | 30.7 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1664 |
| Value | 2 Mark (⅓) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Silver (.694) |
| Weight | 10.40 g |
| Diameter | 30.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#68024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three crowns divide date and value (in roman numbers)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16 64
.II. M:
IK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mark coin from Sweden, featuring Charles XI with a higher bust and Roman numerals, 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 and using foreign currencies to a standardized system of coinage. The introduction of this coin, which was made of silver and had a distinctive design, helped to establish a new standard for Swedish currency and paved the way for the development of future coinage.
