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1 Thaler – Riga

Standard circulation coins

Context

Year: 1639

Country: Livonia

Issuer: Riga

Period:

City

Ruler: Christina

Currency:

Thaler

(1621—1710)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 43 mm

Weight: 28.51 g

Silver weight: 28.51 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #22

Numista: #77629

Value

Bullion value: $82.46

Obverse

Description:

Half-figure facing left, encircled by legend.

Inscription:

CHRISTINA · D · G · SVE · GOT · VAN ·DES · REG · E · PR · HE ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Henrik Wulff

Reverse

Description:

Two lions holding a castle under crossed keys flanking the date, all within a surrounding legend.

Inscription:

MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVITATIS · RIGENSIS ·

16 - 39

H - W

Script: Latin

Engraver: Henrik Wulff

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1639	HW	—	BU

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