Duchy of Livonia 10 Dukat - Sigismund III Vasa, 1592
Riga
Information
Country
Duchy of Livonia
Duchy of Livonia
Currency
Thaler
(1581 – 1629)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Ducats
Year
1592
Ruler
Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza)
(1587–1632)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
35
Diameter (mm)
41
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Ducats from Duchy of Livonia. Issued in 1592. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 41 mm and weighs 35 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned figure standing while facing right surrounded by legend. (Sigismund III Dei Gratia Rex Polonia Magnus Dux LithuaniaeSigismund III Vasa, with God's grace, King of Poland and great Duke of Lithuania)
- Reverse
- Castle beneath crossed keys and above date with lions on either side, all surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis RigensisNew gold coin of the city of Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1592 | — | 159Z |
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