Free city of Riga 1 Goldgulden, 1561 – 1581
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Information
Country
Free city of Riga
Free city of Riga
Currency
Goldgulden
(1561 – 1581)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Goldgulden
Year
1561 – 1581
Ruler
Free city
(1563–1579)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Technique
Countermarked
Weight (g)
3.54
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Goldgulden from Free city of Riga. Issued from 1561 to 1581. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.54 g.
- Obverse
- Madonna with an open crown seated above crescent, with child in her right arm, Polish Jagellon eagle - no shield - under pearl circle. Countermark of crossed keys in field, all surrounded by legend. (Louis, with God's grace, King of Hungary)
- Reverse
- Standing crowned King Louis II with long light barde and orb dividing mintmark. (Saint Ladislaus, King)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1561-1581) | — | Host coin dated 1525 |
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