Solidus

1654–1660Circulation

Obverse

Crowned CG monogram in inner circle

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

Reverse

Crossed keys in ornamented shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIG · 5 · 5 ·
Solidus Civitatis Rigensis Schilling of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1654

    (16)54

    VF€5
  • 1655

    (16)55

    VF€5.60
  • 1656

    (16)56

    VF€4.10XF€8.20
  • 1657

    (16)57; Missing inner obverse ring

    VF€27XF€53
  • 1657

    (16)57; With inner obverse ring

    VF€6.30
  • 1658

    (16)58

    VF€27XF€53
  • 1659

    (15)59

    VF€27XF€53
  • 1660

    (15)60

    VF€2.60

Catalogue numbers

KM#
50

Physical

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

Details

Value
Solidus
= 1/504 Ducat
= 1/108 Thaler
= 2/27 Mark
= 16/27 Øre
= 2/3 Polker
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: "12", "14", "16", "18", "45", "62", "66", "121", 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