Obverse

Half-length figure of Gustavus Adolphus left with orb and scepter

Legend
English
GVSTAVVS · ADOLPHVS : D : G · REX · SVECOR · GOTH · VA ·
Gustav Adolf Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Gustav Adolf, with God's grace, King of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends

Designer Martin Wulff

Reverse

Supported arms in inner circle, Roman numeral date in legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · AUREA · CIVITATIS · RIGENSIS · MDCXXII M - W
New gold coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1622

    Unique

Catalogue numbers

KM#
11

Physical

Metal
Gold .986
Weight
24.43 g
Fine weight
0.77 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal (0°)

Details

Value
7 Ducat
= 1.75 Rose Ryal
= 32.67 Thaler
= 2,352 Polker
= 3,528 Solidus (Schilling)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1621–1632)
Demonetized
Yes