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1 Ducat - Charles XII Smelting of gold by O.A. Paykull
1706 year| Gold | 3.19 g | 22.78 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1706 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.19 g |
| Diameter | 22.78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend.
Lettering:
HOC
AVRVM
ARTE CHEMICA
CONFLAVIT
HOLMIÆ A·1706
O·A·V·PAYKVLL·
Translation: The chemical gold smelter in Stockholm 1706.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1706 Swedish 1 Ducat coin commemorating Charles XII is that it was minted using gold that was smelted by O.A. Paykull, a prominent Swedish metallurgist and assayer. This coin is a rare example of a circulating commemorative coin made of gold, and its unique history and craftsmanship make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
