1 Ducat - Gustav II Adolf

Issuer Riga, City of
Year 1623
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Ducat = 4⅔ Thaler (4.67)
Currency Thaler (1621-1710)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 3.49 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Martin Wulff
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ahlström#2, Fed#730, KM#13
Obverse description Half-person facing right holding sword and orb, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GUSTAV · 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 description Two lions holding castle under crossed keys, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONE · NO : AVRE · CIVI · RIGENSIS · 1623
(Translation: Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis New gold coin of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1623 MW - -
Numisquare ID 4155572900
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