© 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 Solidus - Carl X Gustav
| Billon | 0.53 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles X Gustav (1654-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1654-1660 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (Solidus / Silins) = 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.53 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#31705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Crossed keys in ornamented shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIG · 5 · 5 ·
Translation:
Solidus Civitatis Rigensis
Schilling of the city of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
Counterfeit pieces made at the Suceava mint in Romania exist. These coins were made some time in the 17th century, and for many forgeries, the coins have fictitious dates, including: "12", "14", "16", "18", "45", "62", "66", "121", and "166". Forgeries of coins with actual dates also exist, including: "60". While the crudeness of the counterfeits may vary, they have a much more coppery appearance than the real ones. Even so, the forgeries are still very collectable, and sometimes worth more than the real pieces.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Solidus coin from the City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in coinage during the 17th century. Billon is a mixture of silver and copper, and it was used to create coins that were lighter in weight and had a lower silver content than pure silver coins. This made it easier for the mint to produce coins, as it required less silver, and it also made the coins more durable and resistant to wear and tear. The use of Billon in coinage was a common practice in many parts of Europe during this time period, and it was especially prevalent in the Swedish Livonia region, where this coin was minted.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1654 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1655 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1656 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1657 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Solidus - Carl X Gustav 1654-1660 coin.
