1 Ducat - Gustav II Adolf

€2.00
IssuerRiga, City of
Year1623
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ducat = 4⅔ Thaler (4.67)
CurrencyThaler (1621-1710)
CompositionGold (.986)
Weight3.49 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Martin Wulff
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ahlström#2, Fed#730, KM#13
Obverse descriptionHalf-person facing right holding sword and orb, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGUSTAV · ADOL : D : G : REX · SVE : GOT · V ·
(Translation: Gustav Adolf Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Gustav Adolf, with God`s grace, King of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionTwo lions holding castle under crossed keys, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONE · NO : AVRE · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 1623
(Translation: Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis New gold coin of the city of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1623 MW - -
Catalog ID4155572900
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