Free city of Riga ½ Thaler, 1565 – 1567

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Information

Country Free city of Riga Free city of Riga
Currency Schilling (1561 – 1581)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Thaler
Year 1565 – 1567
Ruler Free city (1563–1579)
Composition Billon (.4375 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 14.2
Diameter (mm) 33
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Thaler from Free city of Riga. Issued from 1565 to 1567. Struck in Billon (.4375 silver). Measures 33 mm and weighs 14.2 g.

Obverse
Castle under crossed keys surrounded by legend.
Reverse
Crossed keys under cross in shield surrounded by legend.
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1567  — (15)67
1565  — (15)65

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