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1 Ducat - Carl XI Trial strike
1671 year| Silver | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | City of Narva (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1671 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (12) |
| Currency | Mark (1663-1704) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stacked swords and fish in crowned shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON : AVR : CIVI : NARVÆ · 671 ·
LN
Translation:
Moneta Aurea Civitatis Narva
Gold coin of the city of Narva
Engraver: Levin Numens
Edge
Plain
Comment
LN is the initials of Levin Numens, the mintmaster.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Carl XI (Trial strike) 1671 from City of Narva (Swedish Estonia) made of Silver is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a trial strike, meaning that it was struck multiple times to test the dies and ensure that the design was properly transferred to the coin. This process often resulted in slightly different variations of the coin, making each trial strike unique. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the City of Narva, which was part of the Swedish Empire at the time, adds to its historical significance and rarity.