1 Schilling - Wilhelm von Brandenburg Small eagle

€1.00
IssuerRiga, Archbishopric of
Year1561-1562
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1422-1563)
CompositionBillon (.1875 silver)
Weight1.01 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#851, Fed#391
Obverse descriptionEagle in wreath surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVILHELM · D · G · EPI · RIG
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia (Archi) Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, (Arch-)bishop of Riga)
Reverse descriptionCrossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA · NOVA · RIGE 6 - Z
(Translation: Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1561  - Confirmation needed -
ND (1561-1562)  - Confirmation needed -
1562  - (15)6Z -
Catalog ID9799775180
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