4 Rundstück - Carl XI 1670 front 4 Rundstück - Carl XI 1670 back
4 Rundstück - Carl XI 1670 photo
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4 Rundstück - Carl XI

1670 year
Silver 3.84 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Reval (Swedish Estonia)
King
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1670
Value
4 Öre (½)
Currency
Mark (1561-1710)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.84 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#137865
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Three stacked lions in crowned shield separating date and value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
16 - 70
4 - R

Edge

Plain

Comment

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Rundstück - Carl XI 1670 from City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) made of Silver weighing 3.84 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Carl XI of Sweden, who ruled from 1660 to 1697. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in the Swedish Empire. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of the City of Reval on the other. It is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Swedish and Estonian history.