Free city of Riga 1 Mark, 1572
Information
Country
Free city of Riga
Free city of Riga
Currency
Schilling
(1561 – 1581)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Mark
Year
1572
Ruler
Free city
(1563–1579)
Composition
Billon (.4375 silver)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
9.86
Diameter (mm)
33
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Mark from Free city of Riga. Issued in 1572. Struck in Billon (.4375 silver). Measures 33 mm and weighs 9.86 g.
- Obverse
- Castle under crossed keys, above monogram, and surrounded by legend. (City of Riga)
- Reverse
- Crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend. (New silver coin)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1572 | — | 157Z |
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