1 Goldgulden Countermark

€142,103.00
IssuerRiga, Free city of
Year1561-1581
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Goldgulden
CurrencyGoldgulden (1561-1581)
CompositionGold (.986)
Weight3.54 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionMadonna 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLUDOVICVS · D - G · R · VNGARIE ·
(Translation: Louis, with God`s grace, King of Hungary)
Reverse descriptionStanding crowned King Louis II with long light barde and orb dividing mintmark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS · LADISLAVS - REX · 15Z5 · K - B
(Translation: Saint Ladislaus, King)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1561-1581)  - Host coin dated 1525 -
Catalog ID3382764480
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