Archbishopric of Riga 1 Schilling - Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1545 – 1546

Koknese; regular shield; cross right and crosier left

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Archbishopric of Riga Archbishopric of Riga
Currency Schilling (1422 – 1563)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Schilling - Wilhelm von Brandenburg
Year 1545 – 1546
Ruler Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539–1563)
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 - Wilhelm von Brandenburg from Archbishopric of Riga. Issued from 1545 to 1546. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.05 g.

Obverse
Eagle surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Dei Archi Episcopus Rigensis MarchioWilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga and Margrave (of Brandenburg))
Reverse
Two-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Tua Est Potentia Tuum Regnum DomineYour power, your kingdom, Sir)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1546  — (15)46
1545  — (15)45

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