2 Ducats - Carl XI (Trial strike) 1671 front 2 Ducats - Carl XI (Trial strike) 1671 back
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2 Ducats - Carl XI Trial strike

1671 year
Silver - 28 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Reval (Swedish Estonia)
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Pattern
Year
1671
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukat) (24)
Currency
Mark (1561-1710)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#152818
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Thee stacked lions in crowned shield separating date and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MON · AVR · CIV · REVALIE · 671

Translation:
Moneta Aurea Civitatis Revaliensis
Gold coin of the city of Reval

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2 Ducats - Carl XI (Trial strike) 1671 from City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) is a rare and unique coin that was minted as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was only produced in small quantities for testing purposes. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.