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4 Ducats - Carl XI
1668 year| Gold (.986) | 13.96 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1668 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (4 Dukat) (48) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 13.96 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three stacked lions in crowned shield separating the date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON · AVR · CIV · REVAL ·
16 - 68
Translation:
Moneta Aurea Civitatis Revaliensis
Gold coin of the city of Reval
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Carl XI 1668 coin from the City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The coin was issued in 1668, just a few years after the Swedish Empire had conquered Estonia from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This coin was part of a series of new currency introduced by the Swedish government to replace the previously used Polish-Lithuanian currency. The coin's design features the image of King Carl XI of Sweden, who ruled from 1660 to 1697, and the coat of arms of the City of Reval. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin was made with high-quality gold (.986) and weighs 13.96 grams, indicating the value and importance placed on it by the Swedish government.
