1½ Riksdaler - Kristina (8 Mark) 1649 front 1½ Riksdaler - Kristina (8 Mark) 1649 back
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1½ Riksdaler - Kristina 8 Mark

1649 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
Queen
Christina (1632-1654)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1649
Value
1½ Riksdaler (1.5)
Currency
First riksdaler (1598-1665)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#168946
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned oval shield with arms of Sweden held by two crowned lions on each side inside wreath of legend. Date below shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COLVMNA·REGNI·SAPIENTIA
D K·
P 1649 M

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1½ Riksdaler - Kristina (8 Mark) 1649 coin was minted during the reign of Queen Christina of Sweden, who was known for her unusual and progressive policies. One of her most notable reforms was the introduction of a new coinage system, which replaced the old system based on the Swedish daler with a new system based on the riksdaler. The 1½ Riksdaler - Kristina (8 Mark) 1649 coin was part of this new system and was minted in silver. It features an image of Queen Christina on one side and the coat of arms of Sweden on the other. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.