Obverse

Half a person holding sword above four-sectioned shield, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
HENRICVS · DE · GALE · D · G · M · LIVONI
Heinrich De Galen Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Heinrich von Galen, with God's grace, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Castle under crossed keys and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · RIGENSIS · 1 · 5 · 5 · 7 ·
Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1557 Riga

Physical

Metal
Gold .986
Weight
34.9 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
10 Dukat
= 8 Goldgulden
= 90 Mark
= 360 Ferding
= 3,240 Schilling
= 9,720 Pfennig
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Henry of Galen (1551–1557)
Demonetized
Yes