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2 Riksdaler Riksmynt - Carl XV Small head, large date
1871 year| Silver (.750) | 17 g | 31.8 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XV (1859-1872) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1871 |
| Value | 2 Riksdaler Riksmynt |
| Currency | Riksdaler riksmynt (1855-1873) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#37650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned Royal Arms of Sweden, held by lion supporters at sides. Below, the mintmark, the date and the value; while above is the king's motto.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAND SKALL MED LAG BYGGAS
S. T.
1871
2 RD.RIKSM.
Translation: With law shall the land be built
Comment
This coin has a smaller head on obverse and bigger date on reverse respect to km#714.The best method to distinguish the two version is the position of hair lock respect to the legend. In km# 714 is below the second R of NORR; while in km# 725 is below the O
Interesting fact
The 1871 2 Riksdaler coin featuring Carl XV's small head and large date is a rare and valuable coin among collectors, with some mintage variations selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 ST | 7557 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Riksdaler Riksmynt - Carl XV (Small head, large date) 1871 coin.
