City of Riga ½ Dalderi - Gustav II Adolf, 1629 – 1631

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Riga City of Riga
Currency Swedish occupation - Thaler (1621 – 1710)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Thaler
Year 1629 – 1631
Ruler Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1631–1632)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 14.2
Diameter (mm) 33
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Thaler from City of Riga. Issued from 1629 to 1631. Struck in Silver. Measures 33 mm and weighs 14.2 g.

Obverse
Half-person facing right while looking up and holding sword and orb, all surrounded by legend. (Gustav Adolf Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae Gothorum VandalorumqueGustav Adolf, with God's grace, King of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends)
Reverse
Two lions holding castle under crossed keys with date spread out through the empty spaces, all surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis RigensisNew silver coin of the city of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1631 MW —
1630 MW —
1629 MW —

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