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

Catalogue numbers

KM#
20
DAV#
4588
Dav EC II#
4588

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
28.51 g
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal (0°)

Details

Value
Thaler
= 3/56 Rose Ryal
= 3/14 Ducat
= 72 Polker
= 108 Solidus (Schilling)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1621–1632)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. 1630: 1) GVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D · G · REX · SVECOR · GOT · VA · / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVITATIS : RIGENSIS · 2) GVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D · G · REX · SVECOR · GOT · V · / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVITATIS : RIGENSIS · 1631: 1) GVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D · G · REX · SVECOR · GOT · VA · / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVITATIS : RIGENSIS · 2) GVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D · G · REX · SVECOR · GOT · V · / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVITATIS : RIGENSIS ·