2 Ducats - Christina

Features

Issuer City of Erfurt (German States)
Queen Christina (1632-1650)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1646
Value 2 Ducats (7)
Currency Thaler
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 6.92 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
142903
References KM# 92,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Ahlström# 34a,
Bjarne Ahlström; 1967. Sveriges besittningsmynt : Die Münzen schwedischen Besitzungen : Coins of the Swedish possessions : 1561-1878. Bjarne Ahlström Mynthandel, Stockholm, Sweden.
Fr# 928
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Obverse

Bust of Queen Christina of Sweden, partially facing left, wearing coronet and ruff collar. Wreath with palm leaf to the left and laurel branch to the right. Date in ornate cartouche below. Radiant sun with God's name in Hebrew above.

Scripts: Hebrew, Latin

Lettering:
יהוה
CHRISTINA D : G : SVEC : GOTH : VAND : REGINA
1646

Unabridged legend: Christina, Dei gratia, Sveciae, Gothorum, Vandalorumque regina.

Translation: God. Christina, by the grace of God, Queen of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends.

Engraver: Henrik Wulff

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Queen Christina of Sweden on ornate square shield with scrolls.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PR : FINL : DVX : ET · HON : ET : CAREL : DOM : ING

Unabridged legend: Princeps Finlandiae, ducissa Ethoniae et Careliae, Domina Ingriae.

Translation: Princess of Finland, Duchess of Estonia and Carelia, Lady of Ingria.

Engraver: Henrik Wulff

Mint

Riga, Latvia (1211-1707)

Comments

Mint master Marsilius Philipson.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Ducats - ChristinaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Ducats - Christina
Sincona AG
Auction 76
Lot 1004
Internet Archive
17 May 2022 UNC
(NGC UNC Details)
USD 16 633.14
(CHF 15 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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