Archbishopric of Riga 1 Schilling - Thomas Schöning, 1539 – 1540

Koknese; simple cross; smooth top

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 1539 – 1540
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 1539 to 1540. 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 Nova 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
1540  — (15)40
1540  — (15)40; Retrograde 4
1540  — Error date: (15)04
1539  — (15)39
1539  — (15)39; Date separated by cross and crosier
1539  — (15)39/39

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