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1 Dalderi - Carl XI 1st portrait
1660 year| Silver | 28.51 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1660 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Dalderi) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.51 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#25094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Castle beneath Crossed keys and crown separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CIVITATIS · SVÆ · RIGENSIS · FIDEM · CORONAVIT :
16 - 60
I - M
Translation:
Civitatis Suaecicus Rigensis Fidem Coronavit
He crowned the faith of the Swedish city of Riga
Engraver: Jochim Meinecke
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dalderi - Carl XI (1st portrait) 1660 coin from the City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King Carl XI of Sweden, who ruled from 1660 to 1697. During his reign, Sweden was involved in several wars, including the Second Northern War, which lasted from 1655 to 1660 and involved Sweden, Poland, and Russia. Despite these conflicts, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the 1 Dalderi coin being a standard denomination during this period. This coin is a testament to the resilience and stability of the Swedish monetary system during a time of political and military upheaval.
