1 Solidus - Christina Type 2; Riga

1 Solidus - Christina (Type 2; Riga) - obverse1 Solidus - Christina (Type 2; Riga) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Swedish Livonia
Queen Christina (1632-1654)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1645-1654
Value 1 Schilling (Solidus / Silins) = 1⁄48 Thaler
Currency Swedish occupation - Thaler (1629-1710)
Composition Billon
Weight 0.52 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness 0.3 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
42423
References Ahlström# 5,
Bjarne Ahlström; 1967. Sveriges besittningsmynt : Die Münzen schwedischen Besitzungen : Coins of the Swedish possessions : 1561-1878. Bjarne Ahlström Mynthandel, Stockholm, Sweden.
Haljak II# 1425,
Gunnar Haljak, Antti Haljak; 2010. Livonian Coins / Part I. Feudal States : Livonian Coins from XIII-XVI Century : XIII-XVIII Century. self-published, Tallin, Estonia.
And 1 more volumes.
Fed# 863,
Dmitry Yakovlevich Fedorov; 1966. Монеты Прибалтики XIII-XVIII столетий : Coin Identifier = Coins of the Baltic States of 14th - 18th centuries / Определитель монет. Valgus, Tallin, Estonia.
KM# 2
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.

Obverse

Vasa arms inside crowned monogram and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHRISTINA · D · G · R · S ·
C

Translation:
Christina Dei Gratia Regina Sveciae
Christina, with God's grace, Queen of Sweden

Reverse

Griffin holding two swords with its feet and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · 5 · 2 ·

Translation:
Solidus Livoniae
Schilling of Livonia

Edge

Smooth.

Comments

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.

1645 (circled line under monogram):
1) CHRISTINA · D · G · R · SV · / SOLIDUS · LIVONIÆ · 4 · 5 ·

1645 (line under monogram):
1) CHRISTINA · D · G · R · SV · / SOLIDUS · LIVONIÆ · 4 · 5 ·

All other dates:
1) CHRISTINA · D · G · R · S · / SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · [DATE]

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: "15", "18", "55", "58", "60", "61", "155", "158", and "185". 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.

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1645  $ 6.10 10% (16)45
1645  0.9% (16)45; Circled line under monogram
1645  1.4% (16)45; Uncircled line under monogram
1647  $ 1.20 10% (16)47
1648  $ 2.20 $ 6.80 22% (16)48
1649  $ 2.90 $ 5.70 13% (16)49
1650  $ 3.50 $ 5.40 9% (16)50
1651  $ 5.10 $ 5.30 $ 5.60 15% (16)51
1652  $ 1.30 $ 2.60 16% (16)52
1653  $ 2.90 $ 2.90 18% (16)53
1654  $ 3.20 11% (16)54

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Picture 1 of a sold 1 Solidus - Christina (Type 2; Riga)
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Auction 77
Lot 2636
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 Undetermined VF USD 5.39
(EUR 5.00)
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