City of Riga 2 Ducats - Christina, 1646
2nd portrait
Information
Country
City of Riga
City of Riga
Currency
Swedish occupation - Thaler
(1621 – 1710)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Ducats
Year
1646
Ruler
Christina
(1632–1654)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
6.98
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Ducats from City of Riga. Issued in 1646. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 27 mm and weighs 6.98 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust facing right surrounded by legend. (Christina Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Regina Et Princeps Hereditarius Magna Ducissa FinlandiaeChristina, with God's grace, Queen and hereditary princess of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends, and great Duchess of Finland)
- Reverse
- Two lions holding castle in shield under crossed keys, all above date and surrounded by legend. (Ex Aurea Solido Regia Civitatis Rigensis Fieri Fecit Coin made of solid gold from the city Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1646 HW | — |
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