1/2 Thaler
1629Circulation
Obverse
Half-person facing right while looking up and holding sword and orb, all surrounded by legend
GVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D : G · R · SVE · GO · VAN ·
Gustav Adolf Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque
Gustav Adolf, with God's grace, King of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends
DesignerDesigner: Martin Wulff
Reverse
Two lions holding castle under crossed keys with date spread out through the empty spaces, all surrounded by legend
MONE · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVIT · RIGENSIS :
16 - 31
M - W
Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis Rigensis
New silver coin of the city of Riga
Edge
TypeType: Plain
Issues
- 1629VF€10,000
Catalogue numbers
KM#
15
Physical
Metal
Silver
Weight
14.2 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal (0°)
Details
Value
1/2 Thaler
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1621–1632)
Demonetized
Yes
Notes
Similar to 1 Thaler, KM# 16. Varieties exist
See also
Similar to