City of Riga 5 Ducats - Carl X Gustav, 1654
Information
Country
City of Riga
City of Riga
Currency
Swedish occupation - Thaler
(1621 – 1710)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Ducats
Year
1654
Ruler
Charles X Gustav
(1654–1657)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
17.45
Diameter (mm)
39
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Ducats from City of Riga. Issued in 1654. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 39 mm and weighs 17.45 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust with date under shoulder and surrounded by legend. (Carolus Gustav X Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque RexCarl X Gustav, with God's grace, King of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends)
- Reverse
- Boats on river, near dock, and under clouds with two lions holding shield, all surrounded by legend. (Ex Aurea Solido Civitatis Rigensis Me Fieri Fecit Coin made of solid gold from the city Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1654 SD | — | 1645; Error date |
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