5 Ducats - Christina

€78,866.00
IssuerRiga, City of
Year1645
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value5 Ducats (23.33)
CurrencyThaler (1621-1710)
CompositionGold (.986)
Weight17.45 g
Dimensions39 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Henrik Wulff
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ahlström#30, Fed#793, Neum#36, KM#40
Obverse descriptionCrowed bust partially turned left and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTINA · D : G : SUEC : GOTH : VAND : Q : DES : REGINA
(Translation: Christina Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Designata Regina Christina, with God`s grace, designated Queen of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionTwo lions holding castle in shield under crossed keys, all above date, under sun, and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEX · AVRO · SOLIDO · REGIA · CIUITAS · RIGENSIS · FIERI · FE H - W 1645
(Translation: Ex Aurea Solido Regia Civitatis Rigensis Fieri Fecit Coin made of solid gold from the city Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1645 HW - -
Catalog ID3120886510
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