City of Riga 10 Dukat - Christina, 1643 – 1644

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Riga City of Riga
Currency Swedish occupation - Thaler (1621 – 1710)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 10 Ducats
Year 1643 – 1644
Ruler Christina (1632–1654)
Composition Gold (.986)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 34.9
Diameter (mm) 43
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Ducats from City of Riga. Issued from 1643 to 1644. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 43 mm and weighs 34.9 g.

Obverse
Crowed bust partially turned left and surrounded by legend. (Christina Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Designata Regina Et Princeps Hereditarius Christina, with God's grace, designated Queen and hereditary princess of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends)
Reverse
Two lions holding castle in shield under crossed keys, all above date, under sun, 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
1644 HW —
1643 HW — Unique

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