© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Polker - Carl XII Grid at centre
1700 year| Silver | 1.16 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697-1718) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1700 |
| Value | 3 Polker = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross on orb containing value and separating date, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON : NOV - CIV : RIG :
17 - 01
24
3
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Civitatis Rigensis
Translation:
Moneta Nova Civitatis Rigensis
New coin of the city of Riga
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Carl XII, who was the King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718. He was known for his military conquests and expansion of the Swedish Empire, which included the city of Riga, where this coin was minted. The coin's design, featuring a grid pattern at the center, was a common feature of coins minted during this time period.
