Rare Christina thaler , belonging to the issues created after the takeover of Riga by Sweden.
The design was created by Heinrich Wulff , a representative of a distinguished mint-making family whose traditions dated back several generations; his descendants later participated in designing coins for, among others, Stefan Batory and Sigismund III Vasa .
During the reign of Christina Vasa, minting activity focused almost exclusively on small denominations. The Riga mint primarily issued shillings and half-and-a-half coins, often struck from silver of lower purity to meet current circulation needs.
High-denomination coins, such as the thalers, were exceptional and produced in very limited quantities. As a result, only a small number of pieces have survived to this day, making this type particularly sought after on the collectors' market.
Coin from the distinguished collection of Count Emeryk Hutten-Czapski.
Mount removed.
Obverse: Christina's torso facing right
CHRISTINA DG SUE GOT VAN Q REGINA & PRINC MDF
Reverse: the coat of arms of the city of Riga held by two lions, above between the towers a cross above crossed keys, below the door a lion's head, on the sides the initials of HW Heinrich Wulff, mint master of the Riga mint in the years 1621-1633
COIN NOVA ARGENTEA CIVITATIS REGNIS
Diameter 43 mm, weight 27.24 g
