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© Emporium Hamburg
1 Ducat - Ernst Johann von Biron small bust
1764 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest John of Biron (1763-1769) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1764 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (4.67) |
| Currency | Thaler (1586-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#88829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield with eagle beside shield with horseman under crown and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · AVREA · DVC · CVRLAND · 1764 ·
I · C · S ·
Unabridged legend: Moneta Aurea Ducum Curlandiae
Translation: Gold coin of the Duchy of Courland
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1764 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia is that it features a unique design element - a small bust of Ernst Johann von Biron, the ruler of the duchy at the time. This design was only used on coins minted during his reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
