City of Riga 4 Ducats - Christina, 1646
Information
Country
City of Riga
City of Riga
Currency
Swedish occupation - Thaler
(1621 – 1710)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1646
Ruler
Christina
(1632–1654)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
13.96
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from City of Riga. Issued in 1646. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 35 mm and weighs 13.96 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 FecitCoin made of solid gold from the city Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1646 HW | — |
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