© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
2 Dukat
1575 year| Gold (.986) | 6.91 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1563-1579) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1575 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (648) |
| Currency | Schilling (1561-1581) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.91 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEVET · RIGHTE · AXCISE · VND · SCHOI ·
Translation: Provide safe passage and protection
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is an undocumented, supposedly unique coin that is said to be made under the Free city of Riga due to the obverse and reverse designs.The legend has been interpreted as being written in old German.
Interesting fact
The 2 Dukat coin from the Free City of Riga (Livonian Confederation) made of Gold (.986) weighing 6.91g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted in 1575. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.
