Karl XI of Sweden - 2 Mark 1666

Country: Sweden
King: Karl XI of Sweden.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1666 (1674-1672)
Value: 2 Mark (1/3)
Currency: Second riksdaler (1665-1715)
Composition: Silver (.694)
Weight: 8.6 g.
Diameter: 30 mm
Grade: Fine (Holed)
Shape: Round
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 237a

Obverse:
Long and small bust laureate in profile of young King Carl XI left. Legend around rim.

Lettering: CAROLVS - REX·SVE:

Reverse:
Three crowns divide date and value (in arab number).

Lettering:
16 66
2. M.

Edge:
Smooth.

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)

Référence : KM# 237a

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Collection : Kingdom of Sweden