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© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Solidus - Carl X Gustav Riga
| Billon | 0.51 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Swedish Livonia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles X Gustav (1654-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1654-1657 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (Solidus / Silins) = 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1629-1710) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.51 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#78795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Griffin holding two swords with its feet and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · 5 · 5 ·
Unabridged legend: Solidus Livoniae
Translation: Schilling of Livonia
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: "15", "60", "61", "61" (reversed 6), "62", "185", and "186". Forgeries of coins with actual dates also exist, including: "55". 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 - Carl X Gustav (Riga) 1654-1657 coin from Swedish Livonia is that it was minted during a time of great change and conflict in the region. The coin was issued by King Carl X Gustav of Sweden, who ruled from 1654 to 1660, and it was used in the city of Riga, which was part of the Swedish Livonia region at the time. The coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 0.51 grams. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the region during a time of great upheaval, as the Swedish Empire was fighting wars with neighboring countries and struggling to maintain control over its territories.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1654 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1655 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Riga) 1654-1657 coin.
