© Sulfur
© Sulfur
1 Mark
1572 year| Billon (.4375 silver) | 9.86 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1563-1579) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1572 |
| Value | 1 Mark = 36 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1561-1581) |
| Composition | Billon (.4375 silver) |
| Weight | 9.86 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#86469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA ·
15 - 7Z
Translation: New silver coin
Edge
Plain
Comment
The die used for the 1 Mark piece was also used for the 3 Dukat piece.Interesting fact
The 1 Mark 1572 coin from the Free City of Riga (Livonian Confederation) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Livonian Confederation was a loose alliance of territories in the Baltic region that was formed in 1422 and lasted until 1561. During this time, the region was a key player in the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading federation that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea. The 1 Mark coin was likely used extensively in trade and commerce during this period, and its design and composition reflect the economic and political influences of the time.
