© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
1 Solidus - Gustav II Adolf
| Billon | 0.56 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1621-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1634 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (Solidus / Silins) = 1⁄48 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#31474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Crossed keys in ornamented shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 25 :
Translation:
Solidus Civitatis Rigensis
Schilling of the city of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin from 1631 to 1634 have the two last digits of their dates at the very top of the reverse in a slightly smaller font.The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
No date (with a flag-like symbol on obverse):
1) GVST · ADO - L · D · G · REX · S / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS
1621:
1) GVST · AD - OL · D · G · REX / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 21
1622:
1) GVST · AD - OL · D · G · REX · S / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENS · 22
1624:
1) GVSTA : AD - OL · D · G · REX · S / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 24
1625:
1) GVSTA : ADO - L : D : G : REX · S : / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 25 :
2) GVSTA : AD - OL · D · G · REX · S / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 25
3) GVST · ADO - L · D · G · REX · S / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 25
4) GVST · AD - OL · D · G · REX · S / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 25
1626:
1) GVST · ADO - L · D · G · REX · S / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 26
1627:
1) GVST · ADO - L · D · G · REX · S / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 27
1630:
1) GVST · ADO - L · D · G · REX · S / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 30
1631:
1) GVST · ADO - L · D · G · REX · S / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 31
1632:
1) GVST · ADO - L · D · G · REX · S / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 3Z
1633:
1) GVST · ADO - L · D · G · REX · S / SOLIDVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 33
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: "3" and "40". Forgeries of coins with actual dates also exist, including: "28". 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted 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 and is known for his military campaigns and his role in the Thirty Years' War. The fact that this coin was minted during his reign makes it a valuable piece of historical artifact for collectors and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1621-1634) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1625 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Solidus - Gustav II Adolf 1621-1634 coin.