© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1½ Schilling - Gustav II Adolf
1623 year| Billon | 0.68 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1621-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 1.5 Schilling = 1⁄36 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.68 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#78806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON · NOVA · CIVI · RIGENSI
2 - 3
Translation:
Moneta Nova Civitatis Rigensis
New coin of the city of Riga
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1½ Schilling coin from the City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) made of Billon and weighing 0.68 g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Gustav II Adolf, who was the King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. He was a prominent figure in European history, known for his military campaigns and his role in the Thirty Years' War. The coin's design likely reflects the influence of Swedish culture and rule in the region during that time.
