1/2 Riksdaler, Sweden, 1642

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One (1) 1/2 riksdaler coin

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Sweden, 1642

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Obverse Image: Half length bust of Queen Christina facing forward.

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Obverse Text: CHRISTINA: D:G: SVE: GO: WA: Q: DE: RE: E: PR: HÆ:

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Reverse Image: Christ standing with orb in hand. Crown above coat of arms at left.

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Reverse Text: SALVATOR. MUNDI. SALVA. NOS. M.DC.XLII

Date Made: 1642

Issuing Authority: Christina

Place Made: Sweden

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Paul A. Straub Collection

Exhibition: Really BIG Money

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Credit Line: Paul A. Straub

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.NU51632Catalog Number: NU51632Accession Number: 161590Collector/Donor Number: 4268

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: .17 cm x 3.8 cm; 1/16 in x 1 1/2 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-eaf2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1949097

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