City of Riga 1 Ducat - Carl XI, 1664

1st portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Riga City of Riga
Currency Swedish occupation - Thaler (1621 – 1710)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ducat = 4⅔ Thaler
Year 1664
Ruler Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660–1697)
Composition Gold (.986)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 3.49
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat = 4⅔ Thaler from City of Riga. Issued in 1664. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.49 g.

Obverse
Draped bust facing right with inner circle, all surrounded by legend. (Carolus Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque RexCarl, with God's grace, King of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends)
Reverse
Castle beneath crossed keys and crown separating date and surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis RigensisNew gold coin of the city of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1664 IM — Flatter hair
1664 IM — Wavier hair

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