Solidus

1660–1665Circulation

Obverse

Crowned CR monogram inner circle

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
CAROLVS · D · G · REX · S · CR
Carolus Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae
Carl, with God's grace, King of Sweden

Reverse

Griffin holding two swords with its feet and surrounded by legend

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · 6 · 2 ·
Solidus Livoniae
Schilling of Livonia

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga
    VF€27XF€53
  • Riga
    VF€7
  • 1662 Riga

    (16)62

    VF€5.30
  • 1663 Riga

    (16)63

    VF€3XF€3
  • 1664 Riga

    (16)64

    VF€2.40XF€2.40
  • 1665 Riga

    (16)65

    VF€27XF€53

Catalogue numbers

KM#
A5

Physical

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

Details

Value
Solidus
= 1/108 Thaler
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660–1697)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Obverse legend varieties exist