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3 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XII
| Copper | 2230 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1710-1715 |
| Value | 3 Daler Silvermynt = 1 Riksdaler |
| Currency | Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2230 g |
| Size | 240 × 210 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Blank.
Comment
Countermarked on 2 Daler SM (KM# PM43).Plate money minted before 17th of May 1715 and those the royal crown received to their counters was issued with stamps indicating an increase in value of 50%. These countermarkings went on for a short amount of time.
Interesting fact
The 3 Daler Silvermynt coin was minted during the reign of Charles XII of Sweden, who was known for his military conquests and territorial expansion. The coin's design features an image of Charles XII on horseback, with the Swedish coat of arms on the reverse side. The coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, and it weighs 2230 grams. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Sweden's rich history and cultural heritage.
