1 Ducat - Stephen Báthory Riga

Issuer Duchy of Livonia
Year 1584-1585
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Ducat (4.67)
Currency Thaler (1581-1629)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#8099, Fed#643
Obverse description Crowned bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering STEPHA · D · G · REX · PO · D · L ·
(Translation: Stephen Dei Gratia Rex Polonia Dux Livoniae Stephen Báthory, with God`s grace, King of Poland and Duke of Livonia)
Reverse description Castle beneath crossed keys with lions on either side, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MO · NO · AVREA · CIVITATIS · RI · 85
(Translation: Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis New gold coin of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1584 - (15)84 -
1585 - (15)85 -
Numisquare ID 1933966180
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