© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Carl XI 3rd portrait; with inner circle
1673 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 | 1673 |
| 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#78853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castle beneath crossed keys and crown separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · AUREA - CIVIT · RIGENSIS ·
16 - 73
IM
Translation:
Moneta Aurea Civitatis Rigensis
Gold coin of the city of Riga
Engraver: Jochim Meinecke
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) minted in 1673 during the reign of Carl XI is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.49 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used in transactions during that time. It's intriguing to imagine the stories this coin could tell, given its age and the historical context in which it was used.
