Sweden 8 Mark - Charles XI, 1666

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency First riksdaler (1598 – 1665)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Mark
Year 1666
Ruler Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660–1697)
Composition Silver (.922)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 31.35
Diameter (mm) 45.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Mark from Sweden. Issued in 1666. Struck in Silver (.922). Measures 45.8 mm and weighs 31.35 g.

Obverse
Laureate bust of King Karl XI facing left with long curly hair inside circle of legend. (Karl XI, King of the Swedes.)
Reverse
Crowned shield of Sweden inside circle of legend. (Eight Swedish mark.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1666  6.2K Type A
1666  — Type B

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