Archbishopric of Riga 1 Schilling - Thomas Schöning, 1536 – 1539

Koknese; fancy cross; smooth top; with border and with regular staffs

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 1536 – 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 1536 to 1539. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.16 g.

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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1539  — (15)39
1539  — (15)39; Obverse legend starts at 5:00
1539  — (15)39; Obverse legend starts at 7:00
1538  — (15)38
1537  —
1537  — (15)37
1536  —
1536  — (15)36

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