Posted 01/08/2016 8:57 pm
I agree with Bob L. that the second picture looks like a Livonian obverse. The crowned "CG" monogram is diagnostic. That would make this a solidus from the date range of 1654 to 1659. The inscription starts with "CAROLVS GUSTAV DG...".
The reverse is a little harder to decipher, considering the encrustation and the off-center striking. The inscription should read something like "SOLIDVS LIVONIA XX", where XX is the last two digits of the mint year. The last full digit visible seems to be either a five or maybe a six, which fits well. "58" is my best guess.
The reverse is a little harder to decipher, considering the encrustation and the off-center striking. The inscription should read something like "SOLIDVS LIVONIA XX", where XX is the last two digits of the mint year. The last full digit visible seems to be either a five or maybe a six, which fits well. "58" is my best guess.
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