1 Ducat - Peter von Biron

Issuer Courland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year 1780
Type Non-circulating 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#4105, Fed#1066, KM#33, Fr#4
Obverse description Bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D · G · PETRUS · IN · LIV · CURL · ET · SEMG · DUX
(Translation: With God`s grace, Peter, 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 MON · AUREA · DUC · CURL · AD · LEGEM · IMP · 1780
(Translation: Gold coin of the Duchy of Courland, by the law of the Empire)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1780 - -
Numisquare ID 8386827460
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