Archbishopric of Riga 2 Schillings - Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1563
Information
Country
Archbishopric of Riga
Archbishopric of Riga
Currency
Schilling
(1422 – 1563)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Schillings - Wilhelm von Brandenburg
Year
1563
Ruler
Wilhelm von Brandenburg
(1539–1563)
Composition
Billon (.1875 silver)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
1.71
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Schillings - Wilhelm von Brandenburg from Archbishopric of Riga. Issued in 1563. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.71 g.
- Obverse
- Eagle surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus RigensisWilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
- Reverse
- Castle under crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova RigensisNew coin of Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1563 | — | (15)63 |
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