© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
2 Mark - Charles XII Coronation of Charles XII
1697 year| Silver | 10.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1697 |
| Value | 2 Mark (¼) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.95 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
CAROLVS·POSI·FATA·REVIXIT·
A·DEO·DATO·
PATRE.PATRIAE·
D.14.DEC.
1697.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ... A Gift from God, Father of Country, The 14th December 1697.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden. Charles XII's coronation in 1697 marked the beginning of a new era for the country, as he was the first monarch of the House of Oldenburg to rule Sweden. This coin, which was minted to commemorate his coronation, features an image of Charles XII on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. It is made of silver and weighs 10.95 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece of Swedish history.
