Ducat

1643Circulation

Obverse

Bust of Christina facing half left in inner circle

Legend
English
CHRISTINA : D · G · SVE · GO · VA · Q · D · REG · & · P · H
Christina Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Designata Regina Princeps Hereditarius Christina, with God's grace, designated Queen and hereditary princess of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends

Designer Henrik Wulff

Reverse

Castle beneath crossed keys surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA · AUREA · CIVITATIS · RIGENSIS : 1643 :
Moneta Aurea Civitatis Rigensis
H . W
Gold coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1643

Catalogue numbers

KM#
27

Physical

Metal
Gold .986
Weight
3.49 g
Fine weight
0.11 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal (0°)

Details

Value
Ducat
= 1/4 Rose Ryal
= 4.67 Thaler
= 336 Polker
= 504 Solidus (Schilling)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Christina (1632–1654)
Demonetized
Yes