© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Ducat - Karl X Gustav Type II
| Gold (.972) | 3.44 g | 22.67 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles X Gustav (1654-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1654-1660 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Gold (.972) |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 22.67 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#180433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of Sweden dividing year inside circle of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN·IEHOVA·SORS·MEA·IPSE·FACIET
16 54
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Karl X Gustav (Type II) 1654-1660 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden's monetary system. In the mid-17th century, Sweden was transitioning from a system of bartering and using foreign currencies to a standardized system of coinage. The 1 Ducat, which was equivalent to 240 Swedish copper coins, was a significant step in this process and helped to establish a unified currency system in Sweden.
