1/2 Riksdaler - Kristina Type I

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1639-1641
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Riksdaler
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionSilver (.878)
Weight14.38 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SM#23, SM#24, SM#25, KM#165
Obverse description
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering:CHRISTINA·D:G·SVE·GOT·WAN:Q:DES REG:ET·PR·HE*
(Translation: Kristina, by the Grace of God, King of the Swedes, the Goths and the Wends.)
Reverse descriptionNimbate risen Christ stands facing, holding orb in left hand; crowned triple arms in field left of Christ inside circle of legend. Mintmark may be at sides of Christ`s head or below, near his feet.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVATOR·MVNDI·SALVA·NOS·M·DC·XXXVIIII
Edge
MintSala, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden
Mintage1639  - MDCXXIX -
1639  - MDCXXXVIIII -
1640  - Large crown -
1640  - Small crown -
1641  - Small crown -
Catalog ID4151344630
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