3 Ducats - Christina 1st portrait

Issuer Riga, City of
Year 1643
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Ducats (14)
Currency Thaler (1621-1710)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 10.47 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Henrik Wulff
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ahlström#33, Fed#780, Neum#37, KM#29
Obverse description Crowed bust partially turned left and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CHRISTINA · 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 description Two lions holding castle under crossed keys, all above date and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA · NOVA · AUREA · CIUITATIS · RIGENSIS · 1643 : H - W
(Translation: Moneta Nova Aurae Civitatis Rigensis New gold coin of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1643 HW - -
Numisquare ID 5296309610
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