© 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 XI
1662 year| Gold (.986) | 3.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Swedish dominion of Pomerania (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1662 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1630-1815) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONET.NOV.DVCA.POME*1662.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles XI 1662 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and conflict in Europe. The coin was issued by the Swedish dominion of Pomerania, which was a region in northern Germany that was under Swedish rule at the time. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political instability of the era, as European nations were constantly vying for power and resources. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today, a testament to the enduring legacy of historical currency.
