Archbishopric of Riga 1 Schilling - Thomas Schöning, 1535 – 1539

Koknese; fancy cross; bumpy top and smooth bottom

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Archbishopric of Riga Archbishopric of Riga
Currency Schilling (1422 – 1563)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Schilling - Thomas Schöning
Year 1535 – 1539
Ruler Thomas Schöning (1528–1539)
Composition Billon (.1875 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.16
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 0.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Schilling - Thomas Schöning from Archbishopric of Riga. Issued from 1535 to 1539. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.16 g.

Obverse
Triangle and trees in shield with bumpy top, all surrounded by legend. (Moneta (Nova) Archi Episcopus Rigensis(New) coin of the Arch-bishop of Riga)
Reverse
Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend. (Moneta (Nova) Ecclesiae Rigensis(New) coin of the Church of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1539  — (15)39 9%
1538  — (15)38 18%
1537  — (15)37 9%
1536  — 18%
1535  — 55%

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