City of Riga 1 Mark - Carl XII, 1705
Countermark; type 1
Information
Country
City of Riga
City of Riga
Currency
Second Riksdaler
(1705 – 1710)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Mark - Carl XII
Year
1705
Rulers
Charles XII (Karl XII)
(1697–1718)
, Great Northern War
(1700–1721)
Composition
Silver (.694)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Countermarked
Weight (g)
5.2
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Mark - Carl XII from City of Riga. Issued in 1705. Struck in Silver (.694). Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.2 g.
- Obverse
- Bust facing left surrounded by legend with countermark in field. ([Carolus Res Sveciae][Carl, King of Sweden])
- Reverse
- Three crowns with legend beside and below.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1663 (GW); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1664 (GW/IAK/IK); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1665 (IK); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1669 (TS); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1671 (TS); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1672 (DF); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1673 (DF); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1674 (DF); confirmation needed |
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