Free city of Riga ½ Mark, 1565 – 1573
Information
Country
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.
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