1 Ferding - Wilhelm von Brandenburg

€2.00
IssuerRiga, Archbishopric of
Year1561-1563
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ferding = 9 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1422-1563)
CompositionSilver (.531)
Weight3.01 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#819, Fed#387
Obverse descriptionFour-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVILHELM · D · G · E · RIGE · M · BRA ·
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia (Archi) Episcopus Rigensis Marchio Brandenburgensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, (arch-)bishop of Riga and Margrave of Brandenburg)
Reverse descriptionCrossed keys in shield surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA · NO · RIGENSIS · 63 ·
(Translation: Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1561  - (15)61 -
1562  - (15)62 -
1563  - (15)63 -
Catalog ID9611582360
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