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8 Mark - Charles XI

1665 year
Silver (.922) 31.3475 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1665
Value
8 Mark (4⁄3)
Currency
Second riksdaler (1665-1715)
Composition
Silver (.922)
Weight
31.3475 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#64173
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned shield divide date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
16 65
·VIII·MARK SVENSKA·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Mark coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Charles XI in 1665, 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
1665  1801 - - - - - -

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 1665 coin.