Solidus

1660–1669Circulation

Obverse

Crowned CR monogram in inner circle

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

Reverse

Crossed keys in ornamented shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIG · 61 ·
Solidus Civitatis Rigensis Schilling of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1660

    (16)60

    VF€27XF€80
  • 1661

    (16)61

    VF€27XF€80
  • VF€27XF€80
  • VF€3.50XF€6
  • 1664

    (16)64

    VF€27XF€80
  • VF€27XF€80
  • 1666
    VF€27XF€80
  • VF€27XF€80
  • 1668
    VF€27XF€80
  • VF€27XF€80
  • VF€27XF€80

Catalogue numbers

KM#
55

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
0.57 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 XI (Karl XI) (1660–1697)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

1666-68 dates are contemporary counterfeits generally produced at Suczava