Sweden 2 Mark - Charles XI, 1675 – 1697
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Second riksdaler
(1665 – 1715)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Mark
Year
1675 – 1697
Ruler
Charles XI (Karl XI)
(1660–1697)
Composition
Silver (.694)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
10.4008
Diameter (mm)
30.59
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1675 to 1697. Struck in Silver (.694). Measures 30.59 mm and weighs 10.4 g.
- Obverse
- Bust 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)
- Reverse
- Three crowns divide value and date.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1697 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1696 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1695 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1694 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1693 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1692 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1691 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1690 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1689 AS | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1688 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1687 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1686 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1685 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1684 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1683 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1682 | 153.2K | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1681 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1680 | 73K | KM#282.1 Type II SVE. or SVECIÆ | ||
| 1680 | — | KM#282.1 Type III | ||
| 1679 | 35.6K | KM#282.1 Type II | ||
| 1678 | 35.3K | KM#282.1 Type II | ||
| 1677 | 75.6K | KM#282.1 Type I | ||
| 1675 | — | KM#282.2 Landskrona mint |
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