City of Riga 2 Ducats - Carl XI, 1664 – 1667

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country City of Riga City of Riga
Currency Swedish occupation - Thaler (1621 – 1710)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Ducats
Year 1664 – 1667
Ruler Charles XI (Karl XI) (1660–1697)
Composition Gold (.986)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 6.98
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Ducats from City of Riga. Issued from 1664 to 1667. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 27 mm and weighs 6.98 g.

Obverse
Bust facing right 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
1667  IM —
1664  IM —

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