Duchy of Livonia 1 Ducat - Sigismund III Vasa, 1588
Riga
Information
Country
Duchy of Livonia
Duchy of Livonia
Currency
Thaler
(1581 – 1629)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1588
Ruler
Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza)
(1587–1632)
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 in 1588. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned figure standing while facing right surrounded by legend. (Sigismund III Dei Gratia Rex Polonia Magnus Dux LivoniaeSigismund III Vasa, with God's grace, King of Poland and great Duke of Livoniae)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1588 | — |
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