2 Schilling

Issuer Riga, Free city of
Year 1564
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Schilling
Currency Schilling (1561-1581)
Composition Billon (.094 silver)
Weight 1.20 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fed#581
Obverse description Castle surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CIVITATIS · RIGENSIS
(Translation: City of Riga)
Reverse description Crossed keys under cross separating date and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA · NOVA · ARGEN
(Translation: Moneta Nova Argentea New silver coin)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1564 - (15)64 -
Numisquare ID 1559276280
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