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1 Riksdaler - Kristina Type II
| Silver (.878) | 28.7703 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1641 |
| Value | 1 Riksdaler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.878) |
| Weight | 28.7703 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features an image of Queen Kristina, who was the reigning monarch of Sweden at the time the coin was minted. However, the coin was actually minted during a time of great turmoil in Sweden, known as the "Time of Troubles," which lasted from 1639 to 1643. During this period, the country was plagued by political instability, famine, and war, and the coinage was heavily debased. Despite these challenges, the 1 Riksdaler - Kristina (Type II) coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
