2 Mark - Charles XI

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1675-1697
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mark (1/4)
CurrencySecond riksdaler (1665-1715)
CompositionSilver (.694)
Weight10.4008 g
Dimensions30.59 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#282
Obverse descriptionBust of King Karl XI facing right.  NOTE there are three main type for this coin: Type I: Smaller bust with less hairs. Legend CAROLVS. / XI .REX.SVE (or SVECIÆ)  Type II: Smaller bust with flowing hairs and detailed robe, with epaulet. Legend CAROLVS.XI / .REX.SVECIÆ  Type III Bigger bust with flowing hair. Bust can touch rim or not. Legend: CAROLVS·XI / D.G.REX.SVE. (this type can have small variants)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·XI D.G.REX·SVE.
Reverse descriptionThree crowns divide value and date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering16 89 2. M. AS
Edge
MintLandskrona, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden
Mintage1675  - KM#282.2 Landskrona mint -
1677  - KM#282.1 Type I - 75 622
1678  - KM#282.1 Type II - 35 264
1679  - KM#282.1 Type II - 35 550
1680  - KM#282.1 Type II SVE. or SVECIÆ - 72 979
1680  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1681  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1682  - KM#282.1 Type III - 153 197
1683  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1684  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1685  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1686  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1687  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1688  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1689 AS - KM#282.1 Type III -
1690  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1691  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1692  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1693  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1694  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1695  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1696  - KM#282.1 Type III -
1697  - KM#282.1 Type III -
Catalog ID2911196330
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