© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Mark - Carl XII Countermark; type 1 ND
1705 year| Silver (.694) | 20.83 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Period | Great Northern War (1700-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1705 |
| Value | 4 Mark = ½ Riksdaler |
| Currency | Second Riksdaler (1705-1710) |
| Composition | Silver (.694) |
| Weight | 20.83 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three crowns in crowned shield separating value and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS · PROTECTOR · MEVS · 1693 ·
Translation:
[Dominus Protector Meus]
[The Lord, my protector]
Edge
Plain
Comment
These countermarks were applied in December of 1705.The host coin for the countermark is a Swedish 4 Mark piece. While all dates of the host coin can theoretically appear on the countermarked versions, it is possible not every date was countermarked.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Carl XII of Sweden, who was known for his military conquests and territorial expansion. The coin's design features the king's portrait and the coat of arms of the City of Riga, which was a significant city in the Swedish Livonia region. The use of silver in the coin's minting and its relatively high weight of 20.83 grams also make it a notable and valuable collector's item.
