© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Dukat - Christina
| Gold (.986) | 34.90 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1644 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (46.67) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 34.90 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#78873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two lions holding castle in shield under crossed keys, all above date, under sun, and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EX · AVRO · SOLIDO · REGIA · CIUITAS · RIGENSIS · FIERI · FE
H - W
1644
Translation:
Ex Aurea Solido Regia Civitatis Rigensis Fieri Fecit
Coin made of solid gold from the city Riga
Engraver: Henrik Wulff
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Dukat coin from the City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) made of Gold (.986) weighing 34.90 g is an interesting piece of history, as it was issued during the reign of Christina, the Queen of Sweden, in 1643-1644. This coin was used as a means of payment and circulated in the Swedish Livonia region, which is now part of modern-day Latvia and Estonia. The fact that it was made of gold and has a relatively high weight of 34.90 grams makes it a valuable and unique collector's item for numismatists today.
