2 Öre - Charles XI 1661-1665 front 2 Öre - Charles XI 1661-1665 back
2 Öre - Charles XI 1661-1665 photo
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2 Öre - Charles XI

 
Copper 35.4 g 41.78 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1661-1665
Value
2 Öre (1⁄72)
Currency
First riksdaler (1598-1665)
Composition
Copper
Weight
35.4 g
Diameter
41.78 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#64178
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Crown above shield with three crowns divide value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2. ÖR.
K: M:

Comment

Kopparmynt

Interesting fact

The 2 Öre coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Charles XI (1661-1665), was made of copper and weighed 35.4 grams. Despite its relatively small size, this coin was an important part of Sweden's currency system at the time, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its era.