1/4 Riksdaler - Kristina Type I

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1640-1641
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Riksdaler
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionSilver (.878)
Weight7.19 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SM#34, SM#35, KM#180
Obverse descriptionBare headed bust of Queen Christina with hair drawn back inside circle of legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTINA·D:G:SVE:GO:WA:Q:D:R:ET·P:H: *
(Translation: Kristina, by the Grace of God, King of the Swedes, the Goths and the Wends.)
Reverse descriptionNimbate risen Christ stands facing, holding orb in left hand; crowned triple arms in field left of Christ inside circle of legend. Mintmark may be at sides of Christ`s head or below, near his feet.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·SALVATOR·MUNDI·SALVA·NOS·1640·
Edge
MintSala, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden
Mintage1640  - -
1641  - -
Catalog ID1405652310
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