2 Schillings - Wilhelm von Brandenburg

€89,276.00
IssuerRiga, Archbishopric of
Year1563
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1422-1563)
CompositionBillon (.1875 silver)
Weight1.71 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#820, Fed#393, Neum#359
Obverse descriptionEagle surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVILHELM · D · G · AR · EP · RIGE ·
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
Reverse descriptionCastle under crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA · NOV · RIGENS 6 - 3
(Translation: Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1563  - (15)63 -
Catalog ID9032089590
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