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1 Ducat - Carl XI 2nd portrait
1668 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1668 |
| Value | 1 Ducat = 4⅔ Thaler (4.67) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#78852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castle beneath crossed keys and crown separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · AUREA · CIVITAT · RIGENSIS ·
16 - 68
I - M
Translation:
Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis
New gold coin of the city of Riga
Engraver: Jochim Meinecke
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Carl XI (2nd portrait) 1668 from City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) 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 issue coin throughout the region. This coin is a testament to the resilience and stability of the Swedish monetary system during a period of significant upheaval.
