Archbishopric of Riga 1 Schilling - Thomas Schöning, 1539
Koknese; fancy cross; smooth top; without border and with regular staffs
Information
Country
Archbishopric of Riga
Archbishopric of Riga
Currency
Schilling
(1422 – 1563)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Schilling - Thomas Schöning
Year
1539
Ruler
Thomas Schöning
(1528–1539)
Composition
Billon (.1875 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.05
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
0.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Schilling - Thomas Schöning from Archbishopric of Riga. Issued in 1539. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.05 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 |
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