4 Mark - Charles XI 1683-1696 front 4 Mark - Charles XI 1683-1696 back
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4 Mark - Charles XI

 
Silver (.694) 20.8016 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1683-1696
Value
4 Mark (½)
Currency
Second riksdaler (1665-1715)
Composition
Silver (.694)
Weight
20.8016 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#59654
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Crowned shield with three crowns divides value and mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOMINVS.PROTECTOR.MEVS.1696.
4 M
A S

Translation:
The Lord is my protector 1696
4 M[ark]
A S

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Mark coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Charles XI (1683-1696), is that it was made of silver with a purity level of .694, which is relatively high compared to other coins of its time. This means that the coin contains a significant amount of pure silver, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1694  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Mark - Charles XI 1683-1696 coin.