Thaler

1639Circulation

Obverse

Without lace collar

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
    VF€4,200XF€8,900UNC€16,000

Catalogue numbers

KM#
23
DAV#
4589

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
Christina (1632–1654)
Demonetized
Yes