Thaler

1644–1645Circulation

Obverse

Crowned bust facing left surrounded by legend

Legend
English
CHRISTINA · D : G : SUE : GOT : VAND : Q : DE : REGI : & : PRINCIP : H ·
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 in shield under crossed keys, all above date and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · CIVITATIS · RIGENSIS · H - W 1644
Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis Rigensis New silver coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1644
    VF€6,200XF€11,000
  • 1645
    VF€7,600XF€13,000

Catalogue numbers

KM#
33
DAV#
4594
Dav EC II#
4594

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
28.51 g
Diameter
42 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