Sweden 2 Mark - Charles XI, 1664 – 1669
Roman number; smaller bust
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Second riksdaler
(1665 – 1715)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Mark
Year
1664 – 1669
Ruler
Charles XI (Karl XI)
(1660–1697)
Composition
Silver (.694)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
10.4008
Diameter (mm)
30.23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1664 to 1669. Struck in Silver (.694). Measures 30.23 mm and weighs 10.4 g.
- Obverse
- Young Laureate Bust of Carl XI facing left Lettering around rim NOTE Smaller bust: head is below legend TYPE I: Poorly defined bust touches rim. Legend continuous TYPE II Bust with long vertical flowing hair. Legend continuous TYPE III: Small bust with curl hair. Legend continuous (REX·SVECIÆ) TYPE IV: Small bust with curl hair. Legend divided (REX.SVECIÆ)
- Reverse
- Three crowns divide date and value (in roman numbers)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1669 FIRST | — | Type III | ||
| 1669 FIRST | — | Type IV | ||
| 1668 AK | — | Type III | ||
| 1664 | — | Type I - Arrow mintmark | ||
| 1664 | — | Type II - Arrow mintmark | ||
| 1664 IAK | — | Type I | ||
| 1664 IAK | — | Type II | ||
| 1664 IK | — | Type I | ||
| 1664 IK | — | Type I CAROLUS | ||
| 1664 IK | — | Type II |
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