Duchy of Livonia 1 Ducat - Stephen Báthory, 1584 – 1585

Riga

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Livonia Duchy of Livonia
Currency Thaler (1581 – 1629)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ducat
Year 1584 – 1585
Ruler Stephen Báthory (1576–1586)
Composition Gold (.986)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat from Duchy of Livonia. Issued from 1584 to 1585. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust facing right surrounded by legend. (Stephen Dei Gratia Rex Polonia Dux LivoniaeStephen Báthory, with God's grace, King of Poland and Duke of Livonia)
Reverse
Castle beneath crossed keys 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
1585  — (15)85
1584  — (15)84

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