Sweden 2 Mark - Charles XI, 1664

Roman number; higher bust

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Second riksdaler (1665 – 1715)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Mark
Year 1664
Ruler Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660–1697)
Composition Silver (.694)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 10.4
Diameter (mm) 30.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Mark from Sweden. Issued in 1664. Struck in Silver (.694). Measures 30.7 mm and weighs 10.4 g.

Obverse
Half-length figure of Carl XI facing left TYPE I: High bust with elegant robe. Legend divided TYPE II: High bust with elegant robe. Legend continuous (REX SVECIÆ) TYPE III: High bust with scarf. Legend continuous (REX SVECIÆ) TYPE IV: High bust with elegant robe. Legend continuous (REX SVEIÆ) with big dots (flowers ?) before and after legend. TYPE V: High bust with elegant robe and bigger laurel. Legend continuous (REX SVECIÆ)
Reverse
Three crowns divide date and value (in roman numbers)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1664 IAK — Type I
1664 IAK — Type IV SVEIAE
1664 IK — Type I
1664 IK — Type II
1664 IK — Type III
1664 IK — Type V

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