© SG
© SG
1 Solidus - Christina Type 2; Riga
| Billon | 0.52 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Swedish Livonia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1645-1654 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (Solidus / Silins) = 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1629-1710) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.52 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#42423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Griffin holding two swords with its feet and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · 5 · 2 ·
Translation:
Solidus Livoniae
Schilling of Livonia
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1645 (circled line under monogram):
1) CHRISTINA · D · G · R · SV · / SOLIDUS · LIVONIÆ · 4 · 5 ·
1645 (line under monogram):
1) CHRISTINA · D · G · R · SV · / SOLIDUS · LIVONIÆ · 4 · 5 ·
All other dates:
1) CHRISTINA · D · G · R · S · / SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · [DATE]
Counterfeit pieces made at the Suceava mint in Romania exist. These coins were made some time in the 17th century, and for many forgeries, the coins have fictitious dates, including: "15", "18", "55", "58", "60", "61", "155", "158", and "185". While the crudeness of the counterfeits may vary, they have a much more coppery appearance than the real ones. Even so, the forgeries are still very collectable, and sometimes worth more than the real pieces.
Interesting fact
The 1 Solidus - Christina (Type 2; Riga) 1645-1654 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1645 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1647 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1648 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1649 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1650 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1651 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1652 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1653 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1654 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Solidus - Christina (Type 2; Riga) 1645-1654 coin.
