Archbishopric of Riga 1 Schilling - Thomas Schöning, 1536

Koknese; fancy cross; bumpy top and bumpy 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 1536
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 in 1536. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.16 g.

Obverse
Triangle and trees in shield with bumpy top and bottom, 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
1536  —

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