1 Riksdaler - Christina 1652 front 1 Riksdaler - Christina 1652 back
1 Riksdaler - Christina 1652 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Riksdaler - Christina

1652 year
Silver 28.35 g 44.4 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Reval (Swedish Estonia)
Queen
Christina (1632-1654)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1652
Value
6 Mark (1 Riksdaler)
Currency
Mark (1561-1710)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.35 g
Diameter
44.4 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#138426
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Three stacked lions in crowned shield separating date and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NVMMVS · ARGENT : CIVITATIS · REVALIENSIS
16 - 52
G - P

Translation:
Nummus Argentea Civitatis Revaliensis
Silver coin of the city of Reval

Engraver: Gerhard Philip

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Riksdaler coin from the City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) made of Silver weighing 28.35g has an interesting fact that it was used as a medium of exchange in the region during the 17th century, and it's still considered a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.