Sweden 1715 Karl XII, 1 Daler Copper Plate Money

• Swedish 1715 Karl XII (1697-1718) Counterstamped 1718 1 Daler Copper Plate Money 

Produced from 1624, Swedish Riksdaler or plate money are large copper or silver plates issued as circulating currency up until 1776. Many different denominations, dates and sizes were issued and some plates weigh several kilograms with the largest 10 Daler weighing in at just under 20 kilograms.

We have available a 1715 Karl XII, 1 Daler copper plate which weighs 732g and measures 14.5 x 14.5cm. In each corner a monogram is struck with a crown above the letters 'CC' dividing date.

• Dated 1664-1776, copper plate money was demonetised in Europe in 1777
  
• 1715 Karl XII - Revalued counterstamp 1718 with arms of Gota
• This is one of the earlier types, with trimmed corners to make correct weight
• Denomination: 1 Daler
• Among the largest and heaviest coins in history!
• Condition: VF
• RARE!