1½ Dukat - Charles XII Smelting of gold by O.A. Paykull
1706 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1706 |
| Value | 1½ Ducat (3) |
| Currency | Second riksdaler (1665-1715) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183290 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Comment
There is one known specimen of this coin to yet exist located in The Royal Collection of Coins and Medals, Copenhagen, Denmark.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1½ Dukat Charles XII coin is that it was minted during a time when Sweden was experiencing a severe shortage of gold, which made it difficult to produce coins. To address this issue, the Swedish government decided to melt down gold objects, including old coins, to create new coins. This process, known as "smelting," was overseen by O.A. Paykull, whose name appears on the coin. Despite the challenges, the coin was still produced with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
