© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Rundstück - Carl XI With ribbon
| Silver | 1.73 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Narva (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1670-1671 |
| Value | 2 Öre (2 Rundstück) (¼) |
| Currency | Mark (1663-1704) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#137907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Stacked swords and fish in crowned shield separating date and value, all above the mint-master's mark and ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16 - 70
2 - R
LN
Engraver: Levin Numens
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rundstück is the local word for öre, which translates to "Round piece."The mark of Levin Numens, the mintmaster, is an LN that appears either stylized or regular:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Sweden. King Carl XI was facing financial difficulties and was forced to debase the currency by reducing the silver content of the coins. This led to widespread inflation and economic hardship for the general population. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the Swedish people during difficult times.
