Thaler

1639Circulation

KM# 22

  • Diameter43 mm
  • Weight28.51 g
  • AlignmentMedal

MetalSilver

Obverse

Half-person facing left and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
CHRISTINA · D · G · SVE · GOT · VAN ·DES · REG · E · PR · HE ·
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

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

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVITATIS · RIGENSIS · 16 - 39 H - W
Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis Rigensis New silver coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1639

    Sold at Heritage Auctions · Jan 2014 · AU53 · $13,000

    VF€4,200XF€8,900