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1 Ducat - Carl XI 3rd portrait; without inner circle
1681 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 | 1681 |
| 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#78855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castle beneath crossed keys and crown separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · AUREA - CIVIT · RIGENSIS ·
16 - 81
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Translation:
Moneta Aurea Civitatis Rigensis
Gold coin of the city of Riga
Engraver: Jochim Meinecke
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Carl XI (3rd portrait; without inner circle) 1681 from City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was minted in 1681, just a few years after the Swedish Empire had conquered the City of Riga and the surrounding region of Livonia from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This coin was likely minted to help finance the Swedish military campaigns in the region and to establish the Swedish currency as the standard in the newly conquered territory. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today, with its gold content and historical significance making it a prized addition to any collection.
