Ducat

1584–1585Circulation

Obverse

Crowned bust facing right surrounded by legend

Legend
English
STEPHA · D · G · REX · PO · D · L ·
Stephen Dei Gratia Rex Polonia Dux Livoniae Stephen Báthory, with God's grace, King of Poland and Duke of Livonia

Reverse

Castle beneath crossed keys with lions on either side, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MO · NO · AVREA · CIVITATIS · RI · 85
Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis New gold coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1584 Riga

    (15)84

  • 1585 Riga

    (15)85

Catalogue numbers

FR#
4
Kop#
8099

Physical

Metal
Gold .986
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
Ducat
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Stephen Báthory (1576–1586)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. 1584: 1) STEPH : D : G : REX : PO : D : LIV / MO : NO : AVREA · CIVITATIS · RIGE · 84 1585: 1) STEPHA · D · G · REX · PO · D · L · / MO · NO · AVREA · CIVITATIS · RI · 85