© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
2 Ducats - Charles XI
1661 year| Gold (.986) | 6.90 g | - |
| Issuer | Swedish dominion of Pomerania (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1661 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1630-1815) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.90 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned and helmeted arms with helmeted supporters to the sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA NOVA AURE / DVCATVS POMERA
Comment
Hagander 274Mintmaster - Ulrich Butkau
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Charles XI 1661 coin from Swedish dominion of Pomerania (German States) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned bust of Charles XI, surrounded by the inscription "CHRISTUS • D(OMI)N(US) • N(oster) • I(esus) • C(hristus) • R(ex) • S(ueciae) • G(otiae) • V(andalorum) • D(ux) • P(omeraniae)" which means "Christ is our Lord, Jesus Christ our King, Sweden's King, Gothia's King, Vandals' Duke, Pomerania's Duke". On the reverse side, there is an image of a crowned lion holding a scepter and a shield with the coat of arms of Pomerania, surrounded by the inscription "SIT • TRIVMP(H) • D(OMI)N(ORVM) • N(oster) • I(esus) • C(hristus) • R(ex) • S(ueciae) • G(otiae) • V(andalorum) • D(ux) • P(omeraniae)" which means "May the Lord's triumph be ours, Jesus Christ our King, Sweden's King, Gothia's King, Vandals' Duke, Pomerania's Duke". This blend of Christian and pagan imagery reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time and place where the coin was minted.
