1 Ducat - Charles XI 1691-1694 front 1 Ducat - Charles XI 1691-1694 back
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1 Ducat - Charles XI

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Swedish dominion of Pomerania (German States)
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1691-1694
Value
1 Ducat (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1630-1815)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#420112
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Supported crowned arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DVX STETIN POM CAS VA RV PRIN
16 91
ILA

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin was used as a means of payment in the Swedish dominion of Pomerania, which was a region in northern Germany that was under Swedish rule from 1648 to 1815. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.