4 Daler Silvermynt - Karl X Gustav 1656-1659 front 4 Daler Silvermynt - Karl X Gustav 1656-1659 back
4 Daler Silvermynt - Karl X Gustav 1656-1659 photo
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4 Daler Silvermynt - Karl X Gustav

 
Copper 7331 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles X Gustav (1654-1660)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1656-1659
Value
4 Daler SM
Currency
Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7331 g
Size
350 × 295 mm
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#181167
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Daler Silvermynt - Karl X Gustav 1656-1659 coin from Sweden is that it was made during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Karl X Gustav, who was instrumental in reforming the Swedish monetary system and introducing new coinage. The 4 Daler Silvermynt was one of the new coins introduced during this time, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout Sweden. Despite being made of copper, the coin was still considered valuable and was widely used in trade and commerce. Today, the coin is a sought-after collector's item and is highly prized by numismatists.