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| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga |
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| Year | 1561-1563 |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse description | Quartered heraldic shield occupying the central field, bearing the arms of the Archbishopric of Riga and the Margraviate of Brandenburg, surmounted by an elaborate crest with a crowned eagle displayed. The shield is flanked by ornamental foliage. A continuous Latin legend encircles the design along the rim, identifying the issuing authority. |
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| Obverse lettering | GVILHELM · 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) |
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| Edge | Plain |
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