2 Goldgulden - Gotthard Kettler Wenden; wavy bottom
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Features
| Issuer |
Livonian Order
(Livonian Confederation)  |
|---|---|
| Master |
Gotthard Kettler (1559-1661)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1559-1561 |
| Value | 2 Goldgulden = 810 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.38 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 132617 |
| References | Haljak II# 373 Self-published (publisher). Livonian Coins. Self-published, Tallinn, Estonia (2 volumes).Dmitry Yakovlevich Fedorov; 1966. Монеты Прибалтики XIII-XVIII столетий: Определитель монет = Coins of Baltics of 13th-18th centuries. Valgus, Tallinn, Estonia. , Fr# 7 Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (7 volumes). |
Obverse
Half a bust facing right holding spear and skull, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOTHARD · D · G · MAGIS · LIVONIÆ ·
Translation:
Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae
Gotthard, with God's grace, Master of Livonia
Reverse
Wavy four-sectioned shield under cross, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARIÆ · FILI · SERVA · NOS
Translation:
Mariae Filius Serva Noster
Son of Marie, save us
Edge
Plain
Mint
Wenden, modern-day Cēsis, LatviaComments
Depending on the source, this coin is listed as being minted at Riga or at Wenden. Because the mint's name is not mentioned in the legend, Wenden is the most likely mint, although more evidence would be needed to say for sure.
Also depending on the source, the double Goldgulden is either stated as being worth 2-1/2 Dukat or 2-3/8 Dukat.
Also depending on the source, the double Goldgulden is either stated as being worth 2-1/2 Dukat or 2-3/8 Dukat.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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