Thaler

1643Circulation

Obverse

Crowed bust partially turned left and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
CHRISTINA · D : G : SUE : GOT : VAN : Q : DE : REG : & : PRINCIP : HÆ ·
Christina Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Designata Regina Et 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 in shield under crossed keys, all above date and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA : NOVA : ARGENTEA : CIVITATIS : RIGENSIS · H - W 1643
Moneta Nova Civitatis Rigensis New coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1643
    VF€4,900XF€11,000

Catalogue numbers

KM#
26
DAV#
4590

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

Notes

Small letters in legends