© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
2 Ducats - Christina 1st portrait
1643 year| Gold (.986) | 6.98 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1643 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (9.33) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.98 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#78856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle beneath crossed keys surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · AUREA · CIVITATIS · RIGENSIS : 1643 :
H . W
Translation:
Moneta Aurea Civitatis Rigensis
Gold coin of the city of Riga
Engraver: Henrik Wulff
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats - Christina (1st portrait) 1643 from City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) coin is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The City of Riga was part of the Swedish Livonia, which was a Swedish province that existed from 1621 to 1721. In 1643, the year this coin was minted, the province was in the midst of a devastating war between Sweden and Russia, known as the Smolensk War. Despite the conflict, the minting of coins continued, and this coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of Riga during that time.
