8 Mark - Charles XI 1672 front 8 Mark - Charles XI 1672 back
8 Mark - Charles XI 1672 photo
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8 Mark - Charles XI

1672 year
Silver (.922) 31.3475 g 41.65 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1672
Value
8 Mark (4⁄3)
Currency
Second riksdaler (1665-1715)
Composition
Silver (.922)
Weight
31.3475 g
Diameter
41.65 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#37561
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned double C monogram with three crowns in field divide value and date.
Monogram is smaller than 8 mark 1670 while the crowns are bigger.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IMPERIO SVSCEPTO
8 M
16 72
DF

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Mark coin from Sweden, minted in 1672 during the reign of Charles XI, is that it was made of silver with a purity level of .922, which is relatively high compared to other coins of its time. This means that the coin contains 92.2% silver and 7.8% other metals, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1672 DF 2024 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Mark - Charles XI 1672 coin.