1/2 Mark
| Issuer | Riga, Free city of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1565-1573 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Mark = 18 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1561-1581) |
| Composition | Billon (.4375 silver) |
| Weight | 5.56 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Haljak II#878, Fed#585, Neum#420, HaljakLiv#10-14 |
| Obverse description | Two lions holding castle under crossed keys with legend above and below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
CIVITATI - RIGENSIS (Translation: City of Riga) |
| Reverse description | Crossed keys under cross in ornament shield, all surrounded by legend. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · 65 (Translation: New silver coin) |
| Edge | Smooth. |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1565 - (15)65 - 1566 - (15)66 - 1568 - (15)68 - 1572 - - 1573 - (15)73 - |
| Numisquare ID | 5046716290 |
| Additional information |
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