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5 Ducats - Carl XI 2nd portrait
1672 year| Gold (.986) | 16.95 g | 30.64 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660-1697) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1672 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukat) (60) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 16.95 g |
| Diameter | 30.64 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Thee stacked lions in crowned shield separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON · NOV · AVR · CIV · REVALIENS · 1672
5 DVC
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Revaliensis
Translation: New gold coin of the city of Reval
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Ducats coin from the City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) minted in 1672 during the reign of Carl XI (2nd portrait) is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 16.95 grams. This coin's high gold content and weight reflect the value and importance of the ducat currency during that time. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the City of Reval, which was part of the Swedish Empire at the time, highlights the coin's cultural and historical significance.
