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1 Thaler – Riga

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1630–1631

Country: Livonia

Issuer: Riga

Period:

City

Ruler: Gustavus II Adolphus

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: #20

Numista: #78834

Value

Bullion value: $82.46

Obverse

Description:

Half-figure facing right, holding sword and orb, encircled by legend.

Inscription:

GVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D · G · REX · SVECOR · GOT · VA ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Martin 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 - 30

M - W

Script: Latin

Engraver: Martin Wulff

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1630	MW	—
1631	MW	—

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½ Thaler

1629-1631

1 Schilling (Solidus / Silins)

1634-1654

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