Solidus

1648Collector

Obverse

Vasa arms inside crowned monogram of Christina, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
CHRISTINA · D : G : R : S :
Christina Dei Gratia Regina Sveciae
C
Christina, with God's grace, Queen of Sweden

Reverse

Shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MO · NO · CIVIT : REVAL ·
Moneta Nova Civitatis Revaliensis New coin of the city of Reval

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

Physical

Metal
Billon
Weight
0.54 g
Diameter
15.5 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
Solidus
= 1/576 Ducat
= 1/288 Riksdaler
= 1/48 Mark
= 1/6 Öre (Rundstück)
Type
Collector
Ruler
Christina (1632–1654)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

The mint of Reval struck the same obverse design as the solidus being made in Riga, but they did not ask Riga's permission before starting. The reverse stamp currently resides in the Estonian Historical Museum, and was last used before the Second World War to strike a smaller number of novodels, which are restrikes meant for collectors. The quality of those pieces are not that high, and they are not made from a precious metal