2 Schilling
1564 year| Billon (.094 silver) | 1.20 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1563-1579) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1564 |
| Value | 2 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1561-1581) |
| Composition | Billon (.094 silver) |
| Weight | 1.20 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#86448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed keys under cross separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · ARGEN
Translation:
Moneta Nova Argentea
New silver coin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Schilling coin from the Free City of Riga (Livonian Confederation) made of Billon (.094 silver) weighing 1.20 g 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 1418 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 minting of this coin likely reflects the growing economic influence of the region and the need for a standardized form of currency for trade.
