Archbishopric of Riga 1 Schilling - Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1547
Koknese; large shield; with border
Information
Country
Archbishopric of Riga
Archbishopric of Riga
Currency
Schilling
(1422 – 1563)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Schilling - Wilhelm von Brandenburg
Year
1547
Ruler
Wilhelm von Brandenburg
(1539–1563)
Composition
Billon (.1875 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.06
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
0.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Schilling - Wilhelm von Brandenburg from Archbishopric of Riga. Issued in 1547. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.06 g.
- Obverse
- Eagle within border and surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Marchio (Brandenburgensis)Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga and Margrave (of Brandenburg))
- Reverse
- Two-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Tua Est Potentia Tuum Regnum Domine Your power, your kingdom, Sir)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1547) | — |
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