© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Ducat - Charles XI "Gripenhjelms Dukat" Discovery of gold at the Östra Silverberget
1695 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1695 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#181557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend above date and signature.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EX
AVRO SVEC.
REPERTO IN
DALIA & ÖST:
SILV BERGH.
A°.1695.
N. GRIPENHJELM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles XI "Gripenhjelms Dukat" coin is that it was minted to commemorate the discovery of gold at the Östra Silverberget mine in Sweden, which was a significant event in the country's history. The coin's design features an image of King Charles XI on one side and a depiction of the mine on the other, highlighting the importance of this discovery in the country's economic and cultural heritage.
