2 Dukat

1575Circulation

Obverse

Castle surrounded by legend

Legend
English
DAT · GEBVT · IV · VNSER · HERE · GOT
This pray you, our Lord God

Reverse

Crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
GEVET · RIGHTE · AXCISE · VND · SCHOI ·
Provide safe passage and protection

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1575 Riga

    (15)75

Physical

Metal
Gold .986
Weight
6.91 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
2 Dukat
Type
Circulation
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

This is an undocumented, supposedly unique coin that is said to be made under the Free city of Riga due to the obverse and reverse designs. The legend has been interpreted as being written in old German