City of Riga 1 Dalderi - Christina, 1639

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 1639
Ruler Christina (1632–1654)
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 1639. Struck in Silver. Measures 43 mm and weighs 28.51 g.

Obverse
Half-person facing left and surrounded by legend. (Christina Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Designata Regina Princeps HereditariusChristina, with God's grace, designated Queen and hereditary princess of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends)
Reverse
Two lions holding castle under crossed keys that separates the date, all surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis RigensisNew silver coin of the city of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1639 HW — With lace collar around bust's neck
1639 HW — Without lace collar around bust's neck

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