1 Ducat - Carl XI (2nd portrait) 1668 front 1 Ducat - Carl XI (2nd portrait) 1668 back
1 Ducat - Carl XI (2nd portrait) 1668 photo
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1 Ducat - Carl XI 2nd portrait

1668 year
Gold (.986) 3.49 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Reval (Swedish Estonia)
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1668
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (12)
Currency
Mark (1561-1710)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.49 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#152757
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three stacked lions in crowned shield separating the date and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MON · AVR · CIV · REVAL ·
16 - 68

Translation:
Moneta Aurea Civitatis Revaliensis
Gold coin of the city of Reval

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Carl XI (2nd portrait) 1668 from City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) gold coin 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 Scanian War with Denmark and the Great Northern War with Russia. Despite these conflicts, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the 1 Ducat coin being a standard denomination. The fact that this coin was made of gold (.986) and weighs 3.49 g suggests that it was a valuable and important coin in its time.