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2 Ducats - Carl XI 2nd portrait
1668 year| Gold (.986) | 6.98 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1668 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukat) (24) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.98 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three stacked lions in crowned shield separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON · AVR · CIV · REVAL ·
16 - 68
Translation:
Moneta Aurea Civitatis Revaliensis
Gold coin of the city of Reval
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Carl XI (2nd portrait) 1668 from City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King Carl XI of Sweden, who ruled from 1660 to 1697. During his reign, Sweden was involved in several wars, including the Scanian War with Denmark and the Great Northern War with Russia. Despite these conflicts, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the 2 Ducats coin being a standard denomination. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold (.986) and weighs 6.98g suggests that it was a valuable and significant coin in its time.
