1 Goldgulden Countermark

Issuer Riga, Free city of
Year 1561-1581
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Goldgulden
Currency Goldgulden (1561-1581)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 3.54 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Countermarked
Orientation
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Reference(s)
Obverse description Madonna with an open crown seated above crescent, with child in her right arm, Polish Jagellon eagle - no shield - under pearl circle. Countermark of crossed keys in field, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LUDOVICVS · D - G · R · VNGARIE ·
(Translation: Louis, with God`s grace, King of Hungary)
Reverse description Standing crowned King Louis II with long light barde and orb dividing mintmark.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering S · LADISLAVS - REX · 15Z5 · K - B
(Translation: Saint Ladislaus, King)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1561-1581) - Host coin dated 1525 -
Numisquare ID 3382764480
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