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© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Ducat - Charles XI Type XI-XVI
| Gold (.972) | 3.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1671-1676 |
| 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#181546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned double C monogram, with date below. Three crowns in field. Inside circle of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FACTVS·EST·DOMINVS·PROTECTOR·MEVS·
CC
16 73
Comment
The most difference between types is the bust's design. Each type has its own type of bust.Type XI: Type I obverse legend, plain reverse crown.
Type XIV: Type I & Type II obverse legend, plain reverse crown.
Type XV: Type III obverse legend, plain reverse crown.
Type XVI: Type II & Type III obverse legend, fancy & plain crown.
Type I obverse legend: Bust not separating legend. Type II obverse legend: Bust separating legend after "DG". Type III obverse legend: Bust separating legend between "DG".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles XI (Type XI-XVI) 1671-1676 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden's monetary system. In the late 17th century, Sweden was transitioning from a system of bartering to a system of using coins as currency. The 1 Ducat coin was one of the first coins minted during this time, and it was used as a standard unit of currency for trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1671 | 3861 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1672 | 5058 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1674 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 XI-XVI) 1671-1676 coin.
