2 Öre - Charles XI Type II
1666 year| Billon (.444 silver) | 1.76 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1666 |
| Value | 2 Öre SM (1⁄26) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Billon (.444 silver) |
| Weight | 1.76 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#182186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three crowns divide date and value. Mintmark below.
Lettering:
16 66
2. ÖR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Öre - Charles XI (Type II) 1666 coin from Sweden is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, it contains 44.4% silver and 55.6% copper, which gives it a unique composition compared to other coins of its time.
