8 Mark - Charles XI

€181,925.00
IssuerSweden
Year1666
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value8 Mark (4⁄3)
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionSilver (.922)
Weight31.35 g
Dimensions45.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SM#55, KM#253, KM#255
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of King Karl XI facing left with long curly hair inside circle of legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS.XI.REX.SVECIÆ.
(Translation: Karl XI, King of the Swedes.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of Sweden inside circle of legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering.VIII.MARK.SVENSKA.1666.
(Translation: Eight Swedish mark.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1666  - Type A - 6 237
1666  - Type B -
Catalog ID8934968630
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