2 Ducats - Ernst Johann von Biron

Issuer Courland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year 1764
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Ducats (9.33)
Currency Thaler (1586-1795)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 6.98 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fed#1057, KM#34
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 surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA · AVREA · DVC : CVRLAND · 1764 · I · C · S ·
(Translation: Gold coin of the Duchy of Courland)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1764 ICS - -
Numisquare ID 7101105090
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