18 Groshen - Ernst Johann von Biron

Issuer Courland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year 1764
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 18 Groshen = 1 Ort = 1/2 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1586-1795)
Composition Silver
Weight 6.13 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#4100, Fed#1059, KM#29
Obverse description Bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D · G · ERNEST · IOH · IN · LIV · CVRL · & · SEM · DVX ·
(Translation: With God`s grace, Ernst Johann, Duke of Livonia, Courland, and Semigallia)
Reverse description Shield with eagle beside shield with horseman under crown and above value, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA · ARGENT · DVC : CVRLAND · 1764 · 18 I · C · S ·
(Translation: Silver coin of the Duchy of Courland)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1764 ICS - -
Numisquare ID 1360396980
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