3 Ducats - Christina 2nd portrait, type 1

€78,862.00
IssuerRiga, City of
Year1644
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value3 Ducats (14)
CurrencyThaler (1621-1710)
CompositionGold (.986)
Weight10.47 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Henrik Wulff
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ahlström#34, Fed#785, KM#37
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTINA · D : G : SUE : GOT : VAN : Q : DE : REGI : & · PRINCIP : HÆ :
(Translation: Christina Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Designata Regina Et Princeps Hereditarius Christina, with God`s grace, designated Queen and hereditary princess of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionTwo lions holding castle in shield under crossed keys, all above date and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEX · AVRO · SOLIDO · REGIA · CIVITAS · RIGENSIS · FIERI · FECIT · H - W 1644
(Translation: Ex Aurea Solido Regia Civitatis Rigensis Fieri Fecit Coin made of solid gold from the city Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1644 HW - -
Catalog ID6741487150
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