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2 Schillings - Wilhelm von Brandenburg
1563 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.71 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539-1563) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1563 |
| Value | 2 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1563) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.71 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#89276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · NOV · RIGENS
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 · AR · EPI · RIGE / MONETA · NOV · RIGENSIS
2) GVILHELM · D · G · AR · EP · RIGE / MONETA · NOVA · RIGEN
3) GVILHELM · D · G · AR · EP · RIGE / MONETA · NOV · RIGENS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Wilhelm von Brandenburg, who was the Archbishop of Riga from 1563 to 1568. During his tenure, he implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the economy and military of the Livonian Confederation, which was a powerful state in the region at the time. The coin itself is made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, and weighs 1.71 grams. Despite its relatively small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history and a testament to the economic and political power of the Livonian Confederation during the 16th century.
