City of Riga 3 Polker - Carl XI, 1669
Information
Country
City of Riga
City of Riga
Currency
Swedish occupation - Thaler
(1621 – 1710)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Polker - Carl XI
Year
1669
Ruler
Charles XI (Karl XI)
(1660–1697)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
1.13
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Polker - Carl XI from City of Riga. Issued in 1669. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.13 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Carolus Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae Carl, with God's grace, King of Sweden)
- Reverse
- Cross on orb containing value and separating date, all surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova Civitatis Rigensis New coin of the city of Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1669 IM | — | (16)69 |
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