© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
1 Ducat - Stephen Báthory Riga
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Livonia |
|---|---|
| Duke | Stephen Báthory (1576-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1584-1585 |
| 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#86422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castle beneath crossed keys with lions on either side, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · NO · AVREA · CIVITATIS · RI · 85
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.
1584:
1) STEPH : D : G : REX : PO : D : LIV / MO : NO : AVREA · CIVITATIS · RIGE · 84
1585:
1) STEPHA · D · G · REX · PO · D · L · / MO · NO · AVREA · CIVITATIS · RI · 85
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Livonia, featuring Stephen Báthory, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The coin was minted in 1584-1585, during a period of political upheaval and military conflict between the Duchy of Livonia and the Russian Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
