| Issuer | Riga, City of |
| Year | 1668 |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Value | 1 Ducat = 4⅔ Thaler (4.67) |
| Currency | Thaler (1621-1710) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Dimensions | 22 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Jochim Meinecke |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Ahlström#89, KM#68 |
| Obverse description | Armoured bust facing right without inner ring, all surrounded by legend. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CAROLUS
· D : G : SVECO : GOTH : VAN : REX · (Translation: Carolus Dei Gratia Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Rex Carl, with God`s grace, King of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends) |
| Reverse description | Castle beneath crossed keys and crown separating date and surrounded by legend. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MONETA · NOVA · AUREA · CIVITAT ·
RIGENSIS ·
16 - 68
I - M (Translation: Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis New gold coin of the city of Riga) |
| Edge | Smooth. |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1668 IM - - |
| Catalog ID | 7697690290 |
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