1 Schilling - Wilhelm von Brandenburg Large eagle
1563 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.01 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539-1563) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1563 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1563) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#31346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · RIGE
6 - 3
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
Exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1563:
1) GVILHELM · D · G · A · EP · R / MONETA · NOVA · RIGE
2) GVILHELM · D · G · A · E · RIG / MONETA · NOVA · RIGE
3) GVILHELM · D · G · A · E · RI / MONETA · NOVA · RIGE
4) GVILHELM · D · G · A · E · RI / MONETA · NOVA · RIG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of both Catholic and Protestant imagery, reflecting the religious tensions of the time. The obverse side bears the image of Wilhelm von Brandenburg, the Archbishop of Riga, while the reverse side features a large eagle, which was a symbol of the Protestant Livonian Confederation. This blending of religious symbols was a common feature of coins during this period, as the Archbishopric of Riga was a Catholic institution that ruled over a predominantly Protestant population.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1563 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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