2 Thaler

1644Circulation

Obverse

Crowed bust partially turned left and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
CHRISTINA · D : G : SUE : GOT : VAN : Q : DE : REG ·
Christina Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Designata Regina Christina, with God's grace, designated Queen of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends

Designer Henrik Wulff

Reverse

Two lions holding castle in shield under crossed keys, all above date and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MON : NOVA : ARGENT : CIVIT : RIGEN : H - W 1644
Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis Rigensis New silver coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1644

Catalogue numbers

KM#
34
DAV#
A4591
Dav EC II#
4591

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
57.02 g
Diameter
44.86 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal (0°)

Details

Value
2 Thaler
= 3/28 Rose Ryal
= 3/7 Ducat
= 144 Polker
= 216 Solidus (Schilling)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Christina (1632–1654)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Similar to 1 Thaler, KM# 32