© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
10 Dukat - Sigismund III Vasa Riga
1592 year| Gold (.986) | 35 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Livonia |
|---|---|
| Duke | Sigismund III Vasa (1587-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1592 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (46.67) |
| Currency | Thaler (1581-1629) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#86406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle beneath crossed keys and above date with lions on either side, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONET · NOVA · AVREA · CIVITAT · RIGENSIS ·
15 - 9Z
Translation:
Moneta Nova Aurea Civitatis Rigensis
New gold coin of the city of Riga
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Dukat coin from the Duchy of Livonia, featuring Sigismund III Vasa, is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.