© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Ducat - Charles XI Type IV-VIII
| Gold (.972) | 3.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1666-1668 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Gold (.972) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#181534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform arms with entwined C's at
bottom separate legend and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REX SVE. GOTH. WAND.
1669
Translation: King of the Swedes, the Goths and the Wends.
Comment
There are five different types (IV-VIII) of busts of this coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles XI (Type IV-VIII) 1666-1668 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Charles XI in 1666, which aimed to stabilize the Swedish economy and reduce inflation. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of Sweden on the other, symbolizing the country's shift towards a more centralized and powerful monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1666 | 4222 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1668 | 4484 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Charles XI (Type IV-VIII) 1666-1668 coin.
