Uppsala Universitet, CC0

1 Thaler – Riga

Standard circulation coins

Context

Year: 1672

Country: Livonia

Issuer: Riga

Period:

City

Ruler: Charles XI

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: #75

Numista: #78839

Value

Bullion value: $81.05

Obverse

Description:

Armored bust right, encircled by legend.

Inscription:

CAROLUS · D · G · SVECO : GOTHO : VANDALO : REX ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Jochim Meinecke

Reverse

Description:

Castle under crossed keys and crown, flanked by date and encircled by legend.

Inscription:

MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · CIVITATIS · RIGENSIS

16 - 72

I - M

Script: Latin

Engraver: Jochim Meinecke

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1672	IM	—

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