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1 Ducat - Christina 1st portrait
| Issuer | Riga, City of |
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| Year | 1643 |
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| Diameter | 22 mm |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of Queen Christina facing three-quarters left, wearing an elaborate lace collar and regal attire, with hair styled and dressed in the fashion of the period. The effigy is rendered in high relief with fine detail to the clothing and facial features. A circular Latin legend surrounds the portrait, naming Christina as designated Queen and hereditary princess of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends by the grace of God. |
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| Reverse description | The arms of the city of Riga depicted as a fortified castle or city gate with towers, surmounted by crossed keys, and flanked by two rampant lions serving as heraldic supporters. The date 1643 and the engraver's initials H·W appear within the legend. A circular Latin legend surrounds the central design, identifying this as a gold coin of the city of Riga. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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