© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
1 Ducat - Charles X Gustav
1659 year| Gold (.986) | 3.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Swedish dominion of Pomerania (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles X Gustav (1654-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1630-1815) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.37 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Manifold arms, date at end of surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .MONETA.NOVA.DVCA.POMERAN.1659
Engraver: Ulrich Butkau
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles X Gustav 1659 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and conflict in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles X Gustav, who was the King of Sweden from 1654 to 1660. During his reign, Sweden was involved in several wars, including the Second Northern War, which lasted from 1655 to 1660. Despite the turmoil of this time period, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and detailed design.
