© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Dalderi - Gustav II Adolf Looking forward
| Silver | 28.51 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1621-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1630-1631 |
| 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#78834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two lions holding castle under crossed keys that separates the date, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVITATIS : RIGENSIS ·
16 - 30
M - W
Translation:
Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis Rigensis
New silver coin of the city of Riga
Engraver: Martin Wulff
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1630:
1) GVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D · G · REX · SVECOR · GOT · VA · / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVITATIS : RIGENSIS ·
2) GVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D · G · REX · SVECOR · GOT · V · / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVITATIS : RIGENSIS ·
1631:
1) GVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D · G · REX · SVECOR · GOT · VA · / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVITATIS : RIGENSIS ·
2) GVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D · G · REX · SVECOR · GOT · V · / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVITATIS : RIGENSIS ·
Interesting fact
The 1 Dalderi coin from the City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) featuring Gustav II Adolf (Looking forward) has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was a common feature in coins of that era, used to thread them onto a string or chain, making them easier to carry and store.
