10 Dukat - Stephen Báthory Riga

Issuer Duchy of Livonia
Year 1586
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 10 Ducats (46.67)
Currency Thaler (1581-1629)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 35 g
Diameter 41 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#8102, Fed#651
Obverse description Crowned half-figure facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering STEPHANVS · D · G · REX · POLO · MAG · D · LI ·
(Translation: Stephen Dei Gratia Rex Polonia Magnus Dux Livoniae Stephen Báthory, with God`s grace, King of Poland and great Duke of Livonia)
Reverse description Castle beneath crossed keys and above date with lions on either side, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONET · NOVA · AVREA · CIVITAT · RIGENS · 15 - 86
(Translation: Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis New gold coin of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1586 - -
Numisquare ID 3207746200
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