City of Riga 4 Mark - Charles XII, 1705
Countermark; type 2
Information
Country
City of Riga
City of Riga
Currency
Second Riksdaler
(1705 – 1710)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Mark - Charles 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)
20.83
Diameter (mm)
38
Demonetized
Yes
Description
4 Mark - Charles XII from City of Riga. Issued in 1705. Struck in Silver (.694). Measures 38 mm and weighs 20.83 g.
- Obverse
- Bust facing right surrounded by legend with countermark in field. ([Carolus XII Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae][Carl XII, with God's grace, King of Sweden])
- Reverse
- Three crowns in crowned shield separating value and surrounded by legend. ([Dominus Protector Meus][The Lord, my protector])
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1697 (AS); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1698 (AS); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1699 (HZ); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1700 (HZ); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1701 (HZ) | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1702 (HZ); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1703 (HZ); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1704 (HZ); confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1705) | — | Host coin dated 1705 (HZ); confirmation needed |
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