Free city of Riga 1 Ferding, 1564 – 1568

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Free city of Riga Free city of Riga
Currency Schilling (1561 – 1581)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ferding
Year 1564 – 1568
Ruler Free city (1563–1579)
Composition Billon (.4375 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 2.75
Diameter (mm) 22.5
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ferding from Free city of Riga. Issued from 1564 to 1568. Struck in Billon (.4375 silver). Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 2.75 g.

Obverse
Castle under crossed keys surrounded by legend. (Civitatis RigensisCity of Riga)
Reverse
Crossed keys under cross surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova ArgenteaNew silver coin)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1568  — (15)68
1567  — (15)67 8%
1566  — (15)66 17%
1565  — (15)65 33%
1564  — (15)64 25%
ND (1564-1569)  — Probably made in 1569 8%

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