1 Ducat - Ernst Johann von Biron large bust

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IssuerCourland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year1764
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ducat (4.67)
CurrencyThaler (1586-1795)
CompositionGold (.986)
Weight3.49 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#4103, Fed#1058, KM#31
Obverse descriptionLarge bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD · G · ERNEST · IOH · IN · LIV · CVRL · & · SEM · DUX · S
(Translation: With God`s grace, Ernst Johann, Duke of Livonia, Courland, and Semigallia)
Reverse descriptionShield with eagle beside shield with horseman under crown and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA · AVREA · DVC · CVRLAND · 1764 · I · C · S ·
(Translation: Gold coin of the Duchy of Courland)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1764 ICS - `S` monogram without dots -
1764 ICS - Dots on each side of `S` monogram -
Catalog ID5158438350
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