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1 Riksdaler - Karl X Gustav Funeral of Karl X
1660 year| Silver (.960) | 26.72 g | 41.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles X Gustav (1654-1660) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1660 |
| Value | 1 Riksdaler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.960) |
| Weight | 26.72 g |
| Diameter | 41.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#181006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend inside elaborate wreath with legend..
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*MAIESTATEM·PUBLICAM
UTELAM·CIVIUM VITAM·IM PERII CURAM·RELIGIONIS *CUSTODIAM·LEGUM
CAROLUS.
GUSTAVUS·REX.
SVECIÆ:·CAROLO.
FILIO·REGI:HÆREDI.
TRAD:·
OBIIT·XII·FEBR:M·DC·
LX·VIXIT·ANNOS·
XXXVIII·M·III·D·VI
REGNAVIT·ANOS·
·V·M·VIII·
·D·V I·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Riksdaler - Karl X Gustav (Funeral of Karl X) 1660 coin from Sweden is that it was minted to commemorate the funeral of King Karl X Gustav, who died in 1660. The coin's design features an image of the king's funeral procession on one side and the coat of arms of Sweden on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of history for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
