1/2 Dalderi - Gustav II Adolf

€78,829.00
IssuerRiga, City of
Year1629-1631
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Thaler (1/2 Dalderi)
CurrencyThaler (1621-1710)
CompositionSilver
Weight14.20 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Martin Wulff
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ahlström#7, Fed#745, Neum#29, KM#15, KM#A15
Obverse descriptionHalf-person facing right while looking up and holding sword and orb, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D : G · R · SVE · GO · VAN ·
(Translation: Gustav Adolf Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Gustav Adolf, with God`s grace, King of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionTwo lions holding castle under crossed keys with date spread out through the empty spaces, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONE · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVIT · RIGENSIS : 16 - 31 M - W
(Translation: Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis Rigensis New silver coin of the city of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1629 MW - -
1630 MW - -
1631 MW - -
Catalog ID6639529730
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