Silver 1/2 mark, Riga, 1562 - 1581. 1931.18.4

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1931.18.4

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Obverse: CIVITATI IS RIGENSIS - church gate wiht crossed keys above, lion's head below, and supporters
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Reverse: MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA - crossed keys and cross in shield

Physical Description

  • Axis: 5

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.59

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1562 - 1581

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1565
  • Denomination: 1/2 mark
  • Material: Silver

  • Geographic

    • Region: Baltic
    • Locality: Riga

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1931.18.4
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States