© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Ducats - Christina 2nd portrait; type
1646 year| Gold (.986) | 10.47 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riga (Swedish Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1646 |
| Value | 3 Ducats (14) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 10.47 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two lions holding castle in shield under crossed keys, all above date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EX · AVRO · SOLIDO · REGIA · CIVITAS · RIGENSIS · FIERI · F ·
H - W
1646
Translation:
Ex Aurea Solido Regia Civitatis Rigensis Fieri Fecit
Coin made of solid gold from the city Riga
Engraver: Henrik Wulff
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin has an altered legend of the 3 Dukat piece from 1644.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Christina, Queen of Sweden, who was known for her unusual and unconventional lifestyle. Despite being a queen, she never married and was known for her masculine dress and behavior, which was considered controversial during her time. This coin, bearing her image, is a rare and valuable piece of history that reflects the unique and progressive nature of Christina's reign.
