Obverse

Four-sectioned shield below date and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MO · NO · DO · THO · SA · RI · ECLE · ARC · EPIS ·
Moneta Nova Domini Thomas Sacrae Rigensis Ecclesiae Archi Episcopus
3 - 7
New coin of Thomas Schöning, Master of the sacred church and Arch-bishop of Riga

Reverse

Person above rays holding cross and child, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
ORA · PRO · FAM · SAN · MA · TVIS ·
Orate Protector Familia Sanctus Mariae Tuis We pray you protect our family, Holy Mary

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1537 Riga

    (15)37

Catalogue numbers

KM#
352

Physical

Metal
Silver .930
Weight
8.31 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Mark
= 4 Ferding
= 36 Schilling
= 108 Pfennig
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Thomas Schöning (1528–1539)
Demonetized
Yes