Solidus

1654–1659Circulation

Obverse

Crowned CG monogram inner circle

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
CAROLVS · GVSTAV · D · G · R · S · CG
Carolus Gustav Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae
Carl Gustav, with God's grace, King of Sweden

Reverse

Griffin holding two swords with its feet and surrounded by legend

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · 5 · 5 ·
Solidus Livoniae
Schilling of Livonia

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1654 Riga

    (16)54; Haljak 1438

    VF€26XF€26
  • 1655 Riga

    (16)55; Haljak 1439

    VF€6.60UNC€29
  • 1656 Riga

    (16)56; Haljak 1440

    VF€2
  • 1657 Riga

    (16)57; Haljak 1441

    VF€27XF€53
  • 1658 Riga

    (16)58; Haljak 1442

    VF€27XF€53
  • 1659
    VF€27XF€53

Catalogue numbers

KM#
4

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
0.51 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
0.3 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal (0°)
Technique
Roller milled

Details

Value
Solidus
= 1/108 Thaler
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Charles X Gustav (1654–1660)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

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: "15", "60", "61", "61" (reversed 6), "62", "185", and "186". Forgeries of coins with actual dates also exist, including: "55". 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