© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
3 Polker - Carl XI Riga
1669 year| Silver | 0.92 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Swedish Livonia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1669 |
| Value | 3 Polker = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1629-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#78796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross on orb containing value and separating date, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON · NOVA · LIVONIÆ ·
6 - 9
24
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Livoniae
Translation: New coin of Livonia
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Carl XI of Sweden, who was only 13 years old at the time. Despite his young age, Carl XI was determined to strengthen the Swedish economy and military, and the minting of this coin was part of his efforts to achieve that goal.