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

large bust

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 Ducat
Year 1764
Ruler Ernest John of Biron (1763–1769)
Composition Gold (.986)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.49
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Issued in 1764. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 21 mm and weighs 3.49 g.

Obverse
Large bust facing right surrounded by legend. (With God's grace, Ernst Johann, Duke of Livonia, Courland, and Semigallia)
Reverse
Shield with eagle beside shield with horseman under crown and surrounded by legend. (Gold coin of the Duchy of Courland)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1764 ICS — "S" monogram without dots
1764 ICS — Dots on each side of "S" monogram

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