2 Rundstück - Carl XI (Trial strike) 1665 front 2 Rundstück - Carl XI (Trial strike) 1665 back
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2 Rundstück - Carl XI Trial strike

1665 year
Gold - 21 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Reval (Swedish Estonia)
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Pattern
Year
1665
Value
2 Öre (¼)
Currency
Mark (1561-1710)
Composition
Gold
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#139824
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Three stacked lions in a flat crowned shield separating date and value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
16 - 65
2 : - R :

Edge

Plain

Comment

Rundstück is the local word for öre, which translates to "Round piece."

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Rundstück - Carl XI (Trial strike) 1665 from City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) made of Gold is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors due to its historical significance and the fact that it was never officially released into circulation.