1643 - 1 Solidus - Livonia, City of Riga

Livonia

$20.00

Features

Issuer

City of Riga (Swedish Livonia)

Queen

Christina (1632-1654)

Type

Standard circulation coins

Years

1634-1654

Value

1 Schilling (Solidus / Silins) = 1⁄48 Thaler

Currency

Thaler (1621-1710)

Composition

Billon

Weight

0.54 g

Diameter

15 mm

Thickness

0.3 mm

Shape

Round

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Demonetized

Yes

Number

N#41643

References

Ahlström# 54, Haljak II# 1512, Fed# 767, Neum# 50, KM# 21

Obverse

Vasa arms inside crowned monogram surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHRISTINA · D · G · R · S ·
C

Unabridged legend: Christina Dei Gratia Regina Sveciae

Translation: Christina, with God's grace, Queen of Sweden

Reverse

Crossed keys in ornamented shield surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SOLIDVS · CIVI : RIG · 5 · 3 ·

Unabridged legend: Solidus Civitatis Rigensis

Translation: Schilling of the city of Riga