Archbishopric of Riga 1 Schilling - Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1561 – 1562
Small eagle
Information
Country
Archbishopric of Riga
Archbishopric of Riga
Currency
Schilling
(1422 – 1563)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Schilling - Wilhelm von Brandenburg
Year
1561 – 1562
Ruler
Wilhelm von Brandenburg
(1539–1563)
Composition
Billon (.1875 silver)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
1.01
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
0.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Schilling - Wilhelm von Brandenburg from Archbishopric of Riga. Issued from 1561 to 1562. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.01 g.
- Obverse
- Eagle in wreath surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Dei Gratia (Archi) Episcopus RigensisWilhelm, with God's grace, (Arch-)bishop of Riga)
- Reverse
- Crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova RigensisNew coin of Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1562 | — | (15)6Z | ||
| 1561 | — | Confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1561-1562) | — | Confirmation needed |
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