1 Ducat - Ernst Johann von Biron large bust

Issuer Courland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year 1764
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Ducat (4.67)
Currency Thaler (1586-1795)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 3.49 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#4103, Fed#1058, KM#31
Obverse description Large bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D · G · ERNEST · IOH · IN · LIV · CVRL · & · SEM · DUX · S
(Translation: With God`s grace, Ernst Johann, Duke of Livonia, Courland, and Semigallia)
Reverse description Shield with eagle beside shield with horseman under crown and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA · AVREA · DVC · CVRLAND · 1764 · I · C · S ·
(Translation: Gold coin of the Duchy of Courland)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1764 ICS - `S` monogram without dots -
1764 ICS - Dots on each side of `S` monogram -
Numisquare ID 5158438350
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