SWEDEN. Swedish Livonia. Riga. 5 Ducats, "1645" (1654). Karl X Gustav. NGC AU Details--Holed.
Fr-16; KM-51; SB-75a; SG-30; Hagander-226; Bruun auction-1205; Bruun-12082. Weight: 17.12 gms. Mintmaster: Henrik Wulff. Engraver: Sebastian Dadler (SD). With an impressive city and harbor view of Riga on the reverse, this Quintuple Ducat is a strong reminder of Sweden's enormous influence in the Eastern Baltics in the 17th century. 1654 was the year Karl XI ascended the throne after Kristina, his predecessor and cousin, abdicated. Despite having been holed for former usage as jewelry, this example retains pleasing detail within the captivating designs.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).

Estimate: $15000