© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
5 Dukater - Kristina
1649 year| Gold (.976) | 17.5 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1649 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Gold (.976) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#168864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: COLVMNA:REGNI·SAPENTIA
Comment
Unique coin.Interesting fact
The 5 Dukater coin from Sweden, minted in 1649 during the reign of Kristina, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold that was 97.6% pure, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. Most coins of that time were made of a lower gold content, such as 24-karat (99.9% pure) or even 22-karat (91.6% pure). The high gold content of the 5 Dukater coin makes it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
