Christina of Sweden - 1 Solidus 1654 Swedish Livonia, Riga

Country: Swedish Livonia 
Queen Christina (1626-1632-1654-1689✟) 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Mint: Riga (Type 2)
Years: 1654 (1645-1654)
Value: 1 Schilling (Solidus / Silins) = 1/48 Thaler (1/48)
Currency: Swedish Occupation - Thaler (1621-1710)
Composition: Billon / Silver
Weight: 0.58 g.
Diameter: 16 mm
Grade: F/VF (Off-Center )
Shape: Round 
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 2, Ahlström# 5, Haljak II# 1425, Fed# 863

Obverse:
Vasa arms inside crowned monogram and surrounded by Latin legend.

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 Latin legend.

Lettering: SOLIDVS · LIVONIÆ · 5 · 4 ·

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.

Referencia : KM# 2, Ahlström# 5, Haljak II# 1425, Fed# 863

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Colección : Kingdom of Sweden