© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Dukat - Carl XI
1660 year| Gold (.986) | 34.90 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1660 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (46.67) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 34.90 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#78874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle beneath crossed keys and crown separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CIVITATIS · SVÆ · RIGENSIS · FIDEM · CORONAVIT :
16 - 60
I - M
Translation:
Civitatis Suaecicus Rigensis Fidem Coronavit
He crowned the faith of the Swedish city of Riga
Engraver: Jochim Meinecke
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Dukat coin from the City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) made of Gold (.986) weighing 34.90 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Carl XI of Sweden, who ruled from 1660 to 1697. This coin was part of the standard circulation currency during that time and was used for everyday transactions.
