4 Öre - Charles XII
| Billon (.375 silver) | 2.83 g | 21.9 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1718 |
| Value | 4 Öre (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Third riksdaler (1715-1719) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 21.9 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#67656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Three crowns within circle, legend outside.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FYRA.ÖRE.SÖLFWER MYNT. 1718
LC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Öre coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Charles XII (1716-1718), is that it was made of Billon, an alloy of copper and silver, which was a common practice in Europe during that time period. The use of Billon in coinage was a way to stretch the limited supply of silver, while still maintaining the value of the coin. This coin, in particular, contains 37.5% silver and weighs 2.83 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1716 LC | 163372 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1717 LC | 75168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 LC | 403770 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Öre - Charles XII 1716-1718 coin.
