Ducat
1588Circulation
Obverse
Crowned figure standing while facing right surrounded by legend
SIGISMVNDVS · III · D · G · REX · POL · M · D · LIV
Sigismund III Dei Gratia Rex Polonia Magnus Dux Livoniae
Sigismund III Vasa, with God's grace, King of Poland and great Duke of Livoniae
Reverse
Castle beneath crossed keys with lions on either side, all surrounded by legend
MON · NO · AVREA · CIVITATIS · RI · 88
Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis
New gold coin of the city of Riga
Edge
TypeType: Plain
Issues
- 1588
Catalogue numbers
Kop#
8200
Physical
Metal
Gold .986
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Details
Value
Ducat
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Sigismund III Vasa (1587–1629)
Demonetized
Yes