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4 Mark - Carl XI 1st shield
1664 year| Silver | 19.05 g | 40.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1664 |
| Value | 4 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 19.05 g |
| Diameter | 40.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three stacked lions in shield under helmet arms separating date and value, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · ARG : CIVITATIS : REVALIENS
4 - M
64 - 16
Translation:
Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis Revaliensis
New silver coin of the city of Reval
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden. King Carl XI, who ruled from 1660 to 1697, implemented a number of reforms during his reign, including the introduction of a new coinage system. This coin, minted in 1664, features the first shield of Carl XI and was part of the new system, which aimed to stabilize the Swedish economy and promote trade.
