Karl XI of Sweden - 1 Solidus 1661 Riga, Livonia

Country: City of Riga, Swedish Livonia 
King Karl XI (1655-1660-1697) 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1661 (1660-1665)
Value: 1 Schilling (Solidus / Silins) = 1/48 Thaler (1/48)
Currency: Swedish Occupation - Thaler (1621-1710)
Composition: Billon
Weight: 0.5 g.
Diameter: 15 mm
Grade: F12 (Cleaned & Off-center reverse)
Shape: Round
Mintage: -
References: KM# 55

Obverse:
Crowned monogram surrounded by legend.

Lettering:
CAROLVS · DEO · G · REX · S ·
CR

Translation:
Carolus Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae.
Carl, with God's grace, King of Sweden.

Reverse
Crossed keys in ornamented shield surrounded by legend.

Lettering: SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIG · 61 ·

Translation:
Solidus Civitatis Rigensis.
Schilling of the city of Riga.

Edge:
Smooth.

Comments:
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.

1661:
1) CAROLVS · DE · G · REX · S · / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIG · 61 ·
2) CAROLVS · D : G · REX · S · / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIG · 61 ·

All other dates:
1) CAROLVS · D : G · REX · S · / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIG · [DATE] ·

Counterfeit pieces made at the Suceava mint in Romania exist. These coins were made some time in the 17th century, and for many forgeries, the coins have fictitious dates, including: "12", "14", "16", "55", "58", "66", "68", and "166". Forgeries of coins with actual dates also exist, including: "60". While the crudeness of the counterfeits may vary, they have a much more coppery appearance than the real ones. Even so, the forgeries are still very collectable, and sometimes worth more than the real pieces.

Referencia : Ahlström# 99, Haljak II# 1570, Fed# 946, Neum# 51, KM# 55

Fuente : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...

Colección : Kingdom of Sweden