© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Rundstück - Carl XI Lion facing right
1664 year| Silver | 1.20 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1664 |
| Value | 1 Öre (⅛) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.20 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three stacked lions in crowned shield separating value and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON : NOV : CIVIT : REVAL :
1 - R
Translation:
Moneta Nova Civitatis Revaliensis
New coin of the city of Reval
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rundstück is the local word for öre, which translates to "Round piece."Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Carl XI of Sweden, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to centralize power in Sweden. The lion facing right on the coin is a symbol of the king's power and strength.
