Duchy of Courland and Semigallia 1 Solidus - Ernst Johann von Biron, 1764

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Courland and Semigallia Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
Currency Thaler (1586 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Solidus - Ernst Johann von Biron
Year 1764
Ruler Ernest John of Biron (1763–1769)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 1.31
Diameter (mm) 16
Thickness (mm) 0.9
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Solidus - Ernst Johann von Biron from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Issued in 1764. Struck in Copper. Measures 16 mm and weighs 1.31 g.

Obverse
Bust facing right surrounded by legend. (With God's grace, Duke Ernst Johann)
Reverse
Shield with eagle beside shield with horseman under crown and above denomination, all surrounded by legend. (of Livonia, Courland, and Semgallia)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1764  — GER 6.1.3.1. 22%
1764  — GER 6.1.3.2.
1764  — GER 6.1.3.3.
1764 ICS — GER 6.1.1.1. 6%
1764 IFS — GER 6.1.2.1.
1764 IFS — GER 6.1.2.2.
1764 IFS — GER 6.1.2.3. 78%

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