4 Mark - Charles XII 1697-1705 front 4 Mark - Charles XII 1697-1705 back
4 Mark - Charles XII 1697-1705 photo
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4 Mark - Charles XII

 
Silver (.694) 20.8 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1697-1705
Value
4 Mark (½)
Currency
Second riksdaler (1665-1715)
Composition
Silver (.694)
Weight
20.8 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#64749
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned shield with the three crowns of Sweden divide value and mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
4 M
H Z
DOMINVS•PROTECTOR•MEVS•1703*

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Mark - Charles XII 1697-1705 from Sweden made of Silver (.694) weighing 20.8 g is that it was minted during the reign of Charles XII, who was known for his military conquests and territorial expansion, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse of the coin features an image of Charles XII in profile, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Sweden, which includes a shield with the symbols of the three crowns of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, and a crowned lion holding a sword and a scepter. This design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Swedish monarchy during Charles XII's rule.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1698  27618 - - - - - -
1699  91931 - - - - - -
1700  208064 - - - - - -
1701  136177 - - - - - -
1702  49829 - - - - - -
1703 HZ 73951 - - - - - -
1704  11356 - - - - - -
1705  28909 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Mark - Charles XII 1697-1705 coin.