Thaler

1630–1631Circulation

Obverse

Half-person facing right while looking forward and holding sword and orb, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
GVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D · G · REX · SVECOR · GOT · 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

Two lions holding castle under crossed keys that separates the date, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVITATIS : RIGENSIS · 16 - 30 M - W
Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis Rigensis New silver coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1630
    VF€5,300XF€8,500
  • 1631
    VF€6,200XF€10,000