© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
2 Mark - Charles XII Funeral of Charles XII
1719 year| Silver | 11 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1719 |
| Value | 2 Marks (¼) |
| Currency | Third riksdaler (1715-1719) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend describing date of birth and death of Karl XII.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATVS·EST·
D·XVII·IVN·
A·MDCLXXXII·
OCCVB·DXXX·NOV·
A·MDCCXVIII·
Translation: Was born day 17 of June year 1682. Died day 30 of November 1718.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 2 Mark - Charles XII (Funeral of Charles XII) 1719 from Sweden made of Silver weighing 11 g is that it was minted to commemorate the funeral of King Charles XII of Sweden, who died in 1718. The coin's design features an image of the king's funeral procession on one side and the coat of arms of Sweden on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of Swedish history.
