Free city of Riga ½ Mark, 1565 – 1573

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Free city of Riga Free city of Riga
Currency Schilling (1561 – 1581)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Mark
Year 1565 – 1573
Ruler Free city (1563–1579)
Composition Billon (.4375 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 5.56
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Mark from Free city of Riga. Issued from 1565 to 1573. Struck in Billon (.4375 silver). Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.56 g.

Obverse
Two lions holding castle under crossed keys with legend above and below. (City of Riga)
Reverse
Crossed keys under cross in ornament shield, all surrounded by legend. (New silver coin)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1573  — (15)73
1572  —
1568  — (15)68
1566  — (15)66
1565  — (15)65

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