Sweden 2 Mark - Charles XI, 1664 – 1672
Arab number; smaller bust
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Second riksdaler
(1665 – 1715)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Mark
Year
1664 – 1672
Ruler
Charles XI (Karl XI)
(1660–1697)
Composition
Silver (.694)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
10.4
Diameter (mm)
30.34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1664 to 1672. Struck in Silver (.694). Measures 30.34 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 small bust touches rim. Legend continuous TYPE II High bust with long vertical flowing hair. Legend continuous TYPE III: High bust with long hair and ponytail. Legend continuous TYPE IV: High bust with long hair and ponytail. Legend continuous TYPE V: Small bust. Legend continuous (REX·SVECIÆ) TYPE VI: Small bust. Legend divided (REX.SVE:) TYPE VII: Small bust with curl hair. Legend continuous (REX·SVECIÆ) TYPE VIII: Small bust with curl hair. Legend divided (REX.SVECIÆ)
- Reverse
- Three crowns divide date and value (in arab number)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1672 DF | — | Type VIII | ||
| 1672 DF | — | Type VIII - DF in monogram | ||
| 1672 FIRST | — | Type VIII | ||
| 1671 FIRST | — | Type VIII 2 reversed | ||
| 1671 FIRST | — | Type VIII SVECIÆ or SVE | ||
| 1670 FIRST | — | Type VIII | ||
| 1669 | — | Type VIII | ||
| 1669 FIRST | — | Type VII | ||
| 1669 FIRST | — | Type VIII | ||
| 1667 AK | — | Type V | ||
| 1667 AK | — | Type VI | ||
| 1666 AK | — | Type V | ||
| 1666 AK | — | Type VI | ||
| 1665 | — | Type III - Arrow mintmark | ||
| 1665 IAK | — | Type III | ||
| 1665 IAK | — | Type IV | ||
| 1665 IK | — | Type III | ||
| 1665 IK | — | Type IV | ||
| 1664 IK | — | Type I | ||
| 1664 IK | — | Type II |
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