8 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XI (Type II) 1681-1682 front 8 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XI (Type II) 1681-1682 back
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8 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XI Type II

 
Copper 10 800 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1681-1682
Value
8 Daler SM
Currency
Second riksdaler (1665-1715)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10 800 g
Size
670 × 300 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#182380
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Centre stamp:
Value above three stars.

Lettering:
*8*
DALER
Sölff:Mnt

Translation: 8 Daler silvercoin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Daler Silvermynt - Charles XI (Type II) 1681-1682 from Sweden is that it was made of copper, which was a unusual choice for a coin of its denomination at the time. Most coins of this value were made of silver or gold, but the use of copper was likely a deliberate choice by the mint to create a more affordable option for circulation. This makes the coin a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.