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© Sincona AG
1 Dalderi - Christina 2nd portrait; large lettering
1644 year| Silver | 28.51 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1644 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Dalderi) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.51 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#78835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the city of Riga: lion's head under open city gate, flanked by towers, supported by lions, with crossed keys and cross pattée above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
🙤 MON : NOVA : ARGENT : CIVIT : RIGEN : ·
H W
1644
Unabridged legend: Moneta nova argentea civitatis Rigensis.
Translation: New silver coin of the city of Riga.
Engraver: Henrik Wulff
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1644:
1) CHRISTINA · D : G : SUE : GOT : VAN : Q : DE : REG · / MONE : NOVA : ARGENT : CIVIT : RIGENSIS ·
2) CHRISTINA · D : G : SUE : GOT : VAN : Q : DE : REG · / MONE : NOVA : ARGENT : CIVIT : RIGEN ·
Interesting fact
The 1 Dalderi coin from the City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) made of Silver weighing 28.51g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Christina, the Queen of Sweden, who was known for her unique approach to ruling. She was a patron of the arts and sciences, and her court was a center of culture and learning. Despite being a powerful ruler, she abdicated the throne in 1654 and converted to Catholicism, causing a stir in Protestant Sweden. This coin is a reminder of her impact on the history of the region.
