© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
2 Mark - Charles XI Roman number; smaller bust
| Silver (.694) | 10.4008 g | 30.23 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1664-1669 |
| Value | 2 Mark (⅓) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Silver (.694) |
| Weight | 10.4008 g |
| Diameter | 30.23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Three crowns divide date and value (in roman numbers)
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden. Charles XI, who ruled from 1660 to 1697, implemented a number of reforms during his reign, including the introduction of a new coinage system in 1664, which replaced the old system based on the Swedish daler with a new system based on the silver mark. This coin, minted during that transition period, features a smaller bust of Charles XI and was made of silver with a purity of .694. Despite the changes, the coin still maintained the same value as the previous 2 mark coin.
