1 Solidus - Carl X Gustav Riga

Features

Issuer	Swedish Livonia
King	Charles X Gustav (1654-1660)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1654-1658
Value	1 Schilling (Solidus / Silins) = 1⁄48 Thaler
Currency	Thaler (1629-1710)
Composition	Billon
Weight	0.51 g
Diameter	15 mm
Thickness	0.3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Roller milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 78795
References	Ahlström# 14 Bjarne Ahlström; 1967. Sveriges besittningsmynt: Die Münzen schwedischen Besitzungen : 1561-1878. Bjarne Ahlström Mynthandel, Stockholm, Sweden. , Haljak II# 1439 Self-published (publisher). Livonian Coins. Self-published, Tallinn, Estonia (2 volumes). , Fed# 933 Dmitry Yakovlevich Fedorov; 1966. Монеты Прибалтики XIII-XVIII столетий: Определитель монет = Coins of Baltics of 13th-18th centuries. Valgus, Tallinn, Estonia. , KM# 4 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

Crowned monogram surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROLVS · GVSTAV · D · G · R · S ·
CG

Unabridged legend: Carolus Gustav Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae

Translation: Carl Gustav, with God's grace, King of Sweden

Reverse

Griffin holding two swords with its feet and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · 5 · 5 ·

Unabridged legend: Solidus Livoniae

Translation: Schilling of Livonia

Edge

Plain

Mint

Riga, Latvia (1211-1707)

Comments

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.

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Date	VG	F	VF	XF	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1654		$ 7.40	$ 11	$ 14		(16)54; Haljak 1438	21%
1655	$ 3.50	$ 37			$ 37	(16)55; Haljak 1439	44%
1656						(16)56; Haljak 1440	16%
1657						(16)57; Haljak 1441	17%
1658						(16)58; Haljak 1442	2%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 188 Lot 365	27 Mar 2026	1654 – (16)54; Haljak 1438	XF	USD 15.08 (EUR 13.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 166 Lot 1131	16 Aug 2025	1654 – (16)54; Haljak 1438	XF	USD 13.92 (EUR 12.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 146 Lot 2084	14 Dec 2024	1654 – (16)54; Haljak 1438	XF	USD 6.96 (EUR 6.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 144 Lot 1669	17 Nov 2024	1654 – (16)54; Haljak 1438	XF	USD 8.12 (EUR 7.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 144 Lot 1667	17 Nov 2024	1654 – (16)54; Haljak 1438	XF	Unsold
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	Katz Summer Evening Auction 162 Lot 972	7 Jul 2025	1654 – (16)54; Haljak 1438	VF	USD 55.67 (EUR 48.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 144 Lot 1668	17 Nov 2024	1654 – (16)54; Haljak 1438	VF	Unsold
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	Katz Auction 171 Lot 799	10 Oct 2025	1655 – (16)55; Haljak 1439	UNC	USD 33.63 (EUR 29.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 158 Lot 912	14 May 2025	1655 – (16)55; Haljak 1439	UNC	USD 32.48 (EUR 28.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 131 Lot 671	26 Jun 2024	1655 – (16)55; Haljak 1439	XF	USD 5.80 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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