7 Dukat - Gustav II Adolf

Issuer Riga, City of
Year 1622
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 7 Ducats (32.67)
Currency Thaler (1621-1710)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 24.43 g
Diameter 41 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Martin Wulff
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ahlström#1, Fed#727, KM#11
Obverse description Half-person facing right holding sword and orb, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GVSTAVVS · ADOLPHVS : D : G · REX · SVECOR · GOTH · VA ·
(Translation: Gustav Adolf Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Gustav Adolf, with God`s grace, King of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends)
Reverse description Two lions holding castle under crossed keys, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA · NOVA · AUREA · CIVITATIS · RIGENSIS · MDCXXII M - W
(Translation: New gold coin of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1622 MW - MDCXXII; Unique -
Numisquare ID 7615197580
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