Archbishopric of Riga 1 Thaler - Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1559
Information
Country
Archbishopric of Riga
Archbishopric of Riga
Currency
Schilling
(1422 – 1563)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Thaler - Wilhelm von Brandenburg
Year
1559
Ruler
Wilhelm von Brandenburg
(1539–1563)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
28.01
Diameter (mm)
40
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Thaler - Wilhelm von Brandenburg from Archbishopric of Riga. Issued in 1559. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 40 mm and weighs 28.01 g.
- Obverse
- Bust facing right surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus RigensisWilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
- Reverse
- Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Marchio Brandenburgensis Zu Anno 1559Margrave of Brandenburg of the year 1559)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1559 | — |
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