1 daler silvermynt, Stockholm, Karl XII, 1717

This is what is known as an emergency coin with the inscription Wett och Wapen, which was issued in 1717. It shows a warrior in ancient armour. He is holding a sword and a shield with the three-crowned coat of arms.

The reverse (back) shows the denomination within a shield and a lion as the shield bearer. All around are escutcheons, banners and a cornucopia.

Engraver: Carl Gustav Hartman. The Stockholm mint.

Image rights: Helena Bonnevier, Ekonomiska museet - Kungliga myntkabinettet/SHM (CC BY 4.0)

Object number: 115557_KMK

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