2 Ducat

1764Circulation

Obverse

Bust facing right surrounded by legend

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
D · G · ERNEST · IOH · IN · LIV · CVRL · & · SEM · DVX ·
Dei Gratia Ernst Johann In Livoniae Curlandiae Et Semigalliae Dux
With God's grace, Ernst Johann, Duke of Livonia, Courland, and Semigallia

Reverse

Shield with eagle beside shield with horseman under crown and surrounded by legend

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
MONETA · AVREA · DVC : CVRLAND · 1764 · I · C · S ·
Moneta Aurea Ducum Curlandiae
Gold coin of the Duchy of Courland

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1764

Catalogue numbers

KM#
34

Physical

Metal
Gold .986
Weight
6.98 g
Fine weight
0.22 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
2 Ducat
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Ernst Johann Biron 1762 - 1769
Demonetized
Yes