1 Mark - Thomas Schöning Koknese

€139,784.00
IssuerRiga, Archbishopric of
Year1537
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Mark = 36 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1422-1563)
CompositionSilver (.930)
Weight8.31 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#352
Obverse descriptionFour-sectioned shield below date and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMO · NO · DO · THO · SA · RI · ECLE · ARC · EPIS · 3 - 7
(Translation: Moneta Nova Domini Thomas Sacrae Rigensis Ecclesiae Archi Episcopus New coin of Thomas Schöning, Master of the sacred church and Arch-bishop of Riga)
Reverse descriptionPerson above rays holding cross and child, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringORA · PRO · FAM · SAN · MA · TVIS ·
(Translation: Orate Protector Familia Sanctus Mariae Tuis We pray you protect our family, Holy Mary)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1537  - (15)37 -
Catalog ID9253787760
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