© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Riksdaler - Kristina Type I
1633 year| Silver (.875) | 29.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | 1 Riksdaler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 29.25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#434656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate risen Christ stands facing, holding orb in left hand; crowned triple arms in field left of Christ.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·SALVATOR·MVNDI·SALVA·NOS·M·DCXXXIII·
Comment
Weight may vary.
Interesting fact
The 1 Riksdaler - Kristina (Type I) 1633 coin was used as a means of payment in Sweden during the 17th century, and it was also used as a unit of account for financial transactions. It was equivalent to 480 Swedish copper coins, which was a significant amount at the time. This coin was minted during the reign of Queen Kristina, who ruled Sweden from 1632 to 1654. She was known for her efforts to modernize Sweden's economy and military, and the minting of this coin was a part of those efforts.
