© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Solidus - Carl XI
| Billon | 0.57 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1660-1665 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (Solidus / Silins) = 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.57 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Crossed keys in ornamented shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIG · 61 ·
Translation:
Solidus Civitatis Rigensis
Schilling of the city of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1661:
1) CAROLVS · DE · G · REX · S · / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIG · 61 ·
2) CAROLVS · D : G · REX · S · / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIG · 61 ·
All other dates:
1) CAROLVS · D : G · REX · S · / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIG · [DATE] ·
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", "55", "58", "66", "68", 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 the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, such as copper or tin, and was valued for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. Despite being made of a relatively inexpensive material, the coin still holds significant historical and numismatic value today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1661 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1663 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Solidus - Carl XI 1660-1665 coin.
