3 Ducats - Christina 2nd portrait, type 1

Issuer Riga, City of
Year 1644
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#34, Fed#785, KM#37
Obverse description Crowned bust facing right 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 in shield under crossed keys, all above date and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering EX · 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)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1644 HW - -
Numisquare ID 6741487150
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