11/2 Schilling - Gustav II Adolf

Issuer Riga, City of
Year 1623
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1.5 Schilling = 1⁄36 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1621-1710)
Composition Billon
Weight 0.68 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ahlström#13, Haljak II#1464, Fed#732, Neum#31, KM#12
Obverse description Castle surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GVST · ADOLP · D · G · REX · SVE
(Translation: Gustav Adolf Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae Gustav Adolf, with God`s grace, King of Sweden)
Reverse description Crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MON · NOVA · CIVI · RIGENSI 2 - 3
(Translation: Moneta Nova Civitatis Rigensis New coin of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1623 - (16)23 -
Numisquare ID 3759560510
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