2 Schillings - Wilhelm von Brandenburg

Issuer Riga, Archbishopric of
Year 1563
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Schilling
Currency Schilling (1422-1563)
Composition Billon (.1875 silver)
Weight 1.71 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#820, Fed#393, Neum#359
Obverse description Eagle surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GVILHELM · D · G · AR · EP · RIGE ·
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
Reverse description Castle under crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA · NOV · RIGENS 6 - 3
(Translation: Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1563 - (15)63 -
Numisquare ID 9032089590
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