2 Ducats - Christina

Issuer Erfurt, City of
Year 1646
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Ducats (7)
Currency Thaler
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 6.92 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s) Henrik Wulff
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#92, Ahlström#34a, Fr#928
Obverse description Bust of Queen Christina of Sweden, partially facing left, wearing coronet and ruff collar. Wreath with palm leaf to the left and laurel branch to the right. Date in ornate cartouche below. Radiant sun with God`s name in Hebrew above.
Obverse script Hebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering יהוה CHRISTINA D : G : SVEC : GOTH : VAND : REGINA 1646
(Translation: God. Christina, by the grace of God, Queen of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends.)
Reverse description Crowned coat of arms of Queen Christina of Sweden on ornate square shield with scrolls.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PR : FINL : DVX : ET · HON : ET : CAREL : DOM : ING
(Translation: Princess of Finland, Duchess of Estonia and Carelia, Lady of Ingria.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1646 - -
Numisquare ID 2161681900
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