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½ Mark
| Billon (.4375 silver) | 5.56 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1563-1579) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1565-1573 |
| Value | ½ Mark = 18 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1561-1581) |
| Composition | Billon (.4375 silver) |
| Weight | 5.56 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#86450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crossed keys under cross in ornament shield, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · 65
Translation: New silver coin
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1565:
1) CIVITATI - S · RIGENSI / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · 65
2) CIVITATI - RIGENSIS / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · 65
3) CIVITAT - IS · RIGENS / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · 65
4) CIVIVITA - IS · RIGENS / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · 65
5) CIVITAT - IS RIGENSIS / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · 65
6) CIVIVITA - TIS RIGENS / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · 65
1566:
1) CIVITAT - IS · RIGENS / MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · 66
2) CIVITAT - IS · RIGENSIS /⋆ MONETA ⋆ NOVA ⋆ ARGENTEA ⋆ 66 ⋆
3) CIVITAT - IS ⋆ RIGENSIS / MONETA ⋆ NOVA ⋆ ARGENTEA 66 ⋆
1568:
1) CIVITAT - IS ⋆ RIGENSIS /⋆ MONETA ⋆ NOVA ⋆ ARGENTEA ⋆ 68 ⋆
1572
1573
1) CIVITATI ⋆RIGENSIS⋆ /⋆ MONETA ⋆ NOVA ⋆ ARGENTEA ⋆ 73 ⋆
Interesting fact
The ½ Mark coin from the Free City of Riga (Livonian Confederation) was used as a means of payment during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was minted during the period of 1565-1573, and it was made of Billon, an alloy of silver and other metals, with a silver content of .4375. Despite its small size, weighing only 5.56 grams, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region. Its unique blend of metals and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
