Ducat

1619Circulation

Obverse

Crowned bust facing right surrounded by legend

Legend
English
SIGIS · III · D · G : REX · PO · M · D · LI ·
Sigismund III Dei Gratia Rex Polonia Magnus Dux Livoniae Sigismund III Vasa, with God's grace, King of Poland and great Duke of Livonia

Reverse

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

Legend
English
MO · NO · AVREA · CIVITATIS · RIGENS · 97
Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis New gold coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1619 Riga

Catalogue numbers

KM#
A9
FR#
5
Kop#
8203

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

Notes

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. 1588: 1) SIG · III · D · G : REX · PO · M · D · LIVO · / MO · NO · AVREA · CIVITATIS · RIGEN · 88 1597: 1) SIGIS · III · D · G : REX · PO · M · D · LI · / MO · NO · AVREA · CIVITATIS · RIGENS · 97