1 Rundstück - Carl XI ND (1667) front 1 Rundstück - Carl XI ND (1667) back
1 Rundstück - Carl XI ND (1667) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Rundstück - Carl XI ND

1667 year
Silver 1.16 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Reval (Swedish Estonia)
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1667
Value
1 Öre (⅛)
Currency
Mark (1561-1710)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.16 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#138899
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three stacked lions in crowned shield separating value and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MON · NOVA · 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 the Standard circulation coin 1 Rundstück - Carl XI ND (1667) from City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) made of Silver weighing 1.16 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Carl XI of Sweden, who ruled from 1660 to 1697. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in the Swedish Empire. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of the City of Reval on the other. It is a rare and valuable coin among collectors today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.