1/4 Thaler

1668Circulation

Obverse

Draped bust of Charles XI to right in inner circle

Legend
English
CAROLUS · D : G : SVEC : GOTH : VAND : REX :
Carolus Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Rex Carl, with God's grace, King of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends

Designer Jochim Meinecke

Reverse

Arms of Riga divide date in inner circle

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · ARGENT : CIVITATIS · RIGENSIS 16 - 68 I - M
Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis Rigensis New silver coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1668

Catalogue numbers

KM#
64

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
6.92 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal (0°)

Details

Value
1/4 Thaler
= 3/224 Rose Ryal
= 3/56 Ducat
= 2 Mark
= 16 Øre
= 18 Polker
= 27 Solidus (Schilling)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660–1697)
Demonetized
Yes