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8 Daler Silvermynt - Kristina
| Copper | 14 480 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1652-1653 |
| Value | 8 Daler SM |
| Currency | Copper Plate Money (Daler SM equivalent; 1644-1776) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14 480 g |
| Size | 595 × 335 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#179564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
This coin is only known in a few specimens.Interesting fact
The 8 Daler Silvermynt was a special coin minted during the reign of Queen Kristina of Sweden in 1652-1653. It was made of copper and weighed a remarkable 14,480 grams, making it one of the largest coins ever produced in Sweden at that time. Despite its size, the coin was still used as a standard circulation coin, and it features an image of Queen Kristina on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a rare and valuable piece of Swedish numismatic history.
