© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Sigismund III Vasa Riga
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Livonia |
|---|---|
| Duke | Sigismund III Vasa (1587-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1588-1619 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (4.67) |
| Currency | Thaler (1581-1629) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#78802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castle beneath crossed keys with lions on either side, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · NO · AVREA · CIVITATIS · RIGENS · 97
Translation:
Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis
New gold coin of the city of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
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
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin featuring Sigismund III Vasa (Riga) 1588-1619 from the Duchy of Livonia is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was minted in 1588, just a year after Sigismund III Vasa was crowned King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, and it was minted in Riga, which was an important city in the Duchy of Livonia, a region that is now part of modern-day Latvia and Estonia. This coin was minted during a time of great political and religious turmoil in the region, as the Protestant Reformation was gaining traction and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was facing challenges from neighboring powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Sigismund III Vasa and the rich history of the region.
