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 above value, all surrounded by legend

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
MONETA · ARGENT · DVC : CVRLAND · 1764 · 1 T I · C · S ·
Moneta Argentea Ducum Curlandiae
Silver coin of the Duchy of Courland

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1764

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
6.1 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
Tympf
= 18 Grosz (Grossus)
= 54 Solidus
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Ernest John of Biron (1763–1769)
Demonetized
Yes