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4 Öre - Charles XI
| Billon (.375 silver) | 2.93 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1667-1684 |
| Value | 4 Öre Silfwermynt (1⁄13) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#41205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Three crowns with mintmark below (if present)within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FYRA.ÖRE.SOLFWER.MYNT.ANNO.1668
Comment
Many varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Öre coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Charles XI (1667-1684), is that it was made of Billon, an alloy of copper and silver, with a silver content of .375. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver coins were too soft for regular use, and the addition of copper made them more durable. Despite being made of a base metal, the coin still had a relatively high silver content, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1667 | 473930 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1668 | 1102446 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1669 | 2023095 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1670 | 4196890 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1671 | 3627224 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1672 | 1055244 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1673 | 1051533 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1674 | 356308 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1675 | 560152 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1676 | 1196770 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1677 | 1047625 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1678 | 1257694 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1679 | 978466 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1680 | 103554 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1681 | 458127 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1682 | 197306 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1683 | 201627 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1684 | 137374 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Öre - Charles XI 1667-1684 coin.
