Thaler

1646–1648Circulation

Obverse

Half figure of Christina right in inner circle

Legend
English
CHRISTINA : D : G : SUE : GOT : VAN : Q : REGINA : & : PRINC : HÆ : M : D : F :
Christina Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Designata Regina Princeps Hereditarius Magna Ducissa Finlandiae Christina, with God's grace, designated Queen and hereditary princess of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends, and great Duchess of Finland

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 1646
Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis Rigensis New silver coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1646
    VF€6,900XF€14,000
  • 1648
    VF€7,100XF€16,000

Catalogue numbers

KM#
41
DAV#
4595

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