Ducat

1701–1707Circulation

Obverse

Large draped bust right

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
CAROLVS • XII • D • G • REX • SVE •
Carolus XII Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae
Carolus XII Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae Carl XII, with God's grace, King of Sweden

Reverse

Crown above towers divides date within circle

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
MON · NOVA · AUREA - CIVITAT · RIGENSIS 1707 JCH
Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis
Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis New gold coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1701
    VF€4,000XF€6,700
  • 1707 Riga

Catalogue numbers

KM#
93

Physical

Metal
Gold .986
Weight
3.49 g
Fine weight
0.11 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal (0°)

Details

Value
Ducat
= 4.67 Thaler
= 37.33 Mark
= 298.67 Øre
= 504 Solidus
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Charles XII (Karl XII) (1697–1718)
Demonetized
Yes