Archbishopric of Riga 1 Ferding - Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1561 – 1563

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Archbishopric of Riga Archbishopric of Riga
Currency Schilling (1422 – 1563)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ferding - Wilhelm von Brandenburg
Year 1561 – 1563
Ruler Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539–1563)
Composition Silver (.531)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 3.01
Diameter (mm) 24.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ferding - Wilhelm von Brandenburg from Archbishopric of Riga. Issued from 1561 to 1563. Struck in Silver (.531). Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 3.01 g.

Obverse
Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Dei Gratia (Archi) Episcopus Rigensis Marchio BrandenburgensisWilhelm, with God's grace, (arch-)bishop of Riga and Margrave of Brandenburg)
Reverse
Crossed keys in shield surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova RigensisNew coin of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1563  — (15)63
1562  — (15)62
1561  — (15)61

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