© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Solidus - Christina Type 1; Riga
| Billon | 0.53 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Swedish Livonia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1645 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (Solidus / Silins) = 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1629-1710) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.53 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#78793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Vasa arms in ornamented shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · 45 ·
Translation:
Solidus Livoniae
Schilling of Livonia
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1644 (block under monogram):
1) CHRIS · D · G - REG · SVE · / SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · 44 ·
1645 (block under monogram):
1) CHRIS · D · G - REG · SVE · / SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · 4 · 5 ·
1645 (circled line under monogram):
1) CHRIST · D · G · R · SV · / SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · 4 · 5 ·
Interesting fact
The 1 Solidus - Christina (Type 1; Riga) 1644-1645 coin from Swedish Livonia is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Queen Christina of Sweden, who was known for her unique and progressive policies, including her decision to abdicate the throne and convert to Catholicism.