City of Riga 1 Dalderi - Carl XI, 1660

1st portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Riga City of Riga
Currency Swedish occupation - Thaler (1621 – 1710)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Thaler
Year 1660
Ruler Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660–1697)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 28.51
Diameter (mm) 43
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Thaler from City of Riga. Issued in 1660. Struck in Silver. Measures 43 mm and weighs 28.51 g.

Obverse
Young bust facing right surrounded by legend. (Carolus Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque RexCarl, with God's grace, King of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends)
Reverse
Castle beneath Crossed keys and crown separating date and surrounded by legend. (Civitatis Suaecicus Rigensis Fidem CoronavitHe crowned the faith of the Swedish city of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1660 IM — Towers have double pennants
1660 IM — Towers have single pennants

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