Silver 1 1/2 groschen of Sigismund III Vasa, Riga, 1587 - 1632. 1948.30.1142

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1948.30.1142

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 1.28

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1587 - 1632

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1620
  • Denomination: 1 1/2 groschen
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

    • Region: Baltic
    • Locality: Riga

  • Obverse

    • Legend: SIG III D G REX PO
    • Type: shield crowned

  • Reverse

    • Legend: MONETA NOVA CIVI RIGE
    • Type: gl. cr. with 24 within

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1948.30.1142
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Notes

  • off center, struck on roller press

Rights

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