Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Ducats – Riga

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1664–1667

Country: Livonia

Issuer: Riga

Period:

City

Ruler: Charles XI

Currency:

Thaler

(1621—1710)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 6.98 g

Gold weight: 6.88 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 98.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #62

Numista: #78859

Value

Bullion value: $1145.76

Obverse

Description:

Right-facing bust with surrounding legend.

Inscription:

CAROLUS · D : G : SVECO : GOTH : VAND : REX ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Jochim Meinecke

Reverse

Description:

Castle under crossed keys and crown, flanked by date and encircled by legend.

Inscription:

MONETA · NOVA · AUREA · CIVITAT : RIGENSIS

16 - 67

I - M

Script: Latin

Engraver: Jochim Meinecke

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Riga	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1664	—	—
1667	—	—

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