© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Öre - Carl XII Countermark ND
1705 year| Billon (.444 silver) | 3.51 g | 23 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 | 5 Öre = 5⁄64 Riksdaler |
| Currency | Second Riksdaler (1705-1710) |
| Composition | Billon (.444 silver) |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#94671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three crowns with legend beside and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
[5 . - Ö .]
[S. - M .]
[AS]
Edge
Plain
Comment
These countermarks were applied in December of 1705.The host coin for the countermark was a Swedish 5 Öre 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, where it was minted. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice during this time period, as it was more durable than pure silver and helped to prevent counterfeiting. Additionally, the coin's weight of 3.51 grams was a standard weight for coins of this denomination during the time.
