City of Riga 1½ Schilling - Gustav II Adolf, 1623
Information
Country
City of Riga
City of Riga
Currency
Swedish occupation - Thaler
(1621 – 1710)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1½ Schilling - Gustav II Adolf
Year
1623
Ruler
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf)
(1631–1632)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
0.68
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1½ Schilling - Gustav II Adolf from City of Riga. Issued in 1623. Struck in Billon. Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.68 g.
- Obverse
- Castle surrounded by legend. (Gustav Adolf Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae Gustav Adolf, with God's grace, King of Sweden)
- Reverse
- Crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova Civitatis Rigensis New coin of the city of Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1623 | — | (16)23 |
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