1 Mark
| Uitgever | Riga, Free city of |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1572 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 1 Mark = 36 Schilling |
| Valuta | Schilling (1561-1581) |
| Samenstelling | Billon (.4375 silver) |
| Gewicht | 9.86 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | |
| Oriëntatie | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | Fed#607, HaljakLiv#8 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Castle under crossed keys, above monogram, and surrounded by legend. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
CIVITATIS - RIGENSIS I · R (Translation: City of Riga) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · 15 - 7Z (Translation: New silver coin) |
| Rand | Smooth. |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
1572 - 157Z - |
| Numisquare-ID | 2393398450 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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Historical Context: Issued in 1572, this 1 Mark coin originates from Riga during the tumultuous Livonian War (1558-1583). As a powerful Hanseatic Free City, Riga fiercely maintained its autonomy amidst geopolitical struggles between Poland-Lithuania, Sweden, and Russia. Governed by its city council, rather