2 Ducats - Christina 1st portrait

Issuer Riga, City of
Year 1643
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Ducats (9.33)
Currency Thaler (1621-1710)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 6.98 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Henrik Wulff
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ahlström#35, Fed#781, KM#28
Obverse description Crowed bust partially turned left and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CHRISTINA · D : G : SVE : GOT : VAN : Q : DE : REGIS : & · PRINCIP : HÆ :
(Translation: Christina Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Designata Regina Princeps Hereditarius Christina, with God`s grace, designated Queen and hereditary princess of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends)
Reverse description Castle beneath crossed keys surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA · AUREA · CIVITATIS · RIGENSIS : 1643 : H . W
(Translation: Moneta Aurea Civitatis Rigensis Gold coin of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1643 HW - -
Numisquare ID 3707053930
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