1/2 Mark

1565–1573Circulation
  • Diameter24 mm
  • Weight5.56 g

MetalBillon .4375

Obverse

Two lions holding castle under crossed keys with legend above and below

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
CIVITATI - RIGENSIS
Civitatis Rigensis
City of Riga

Reverse

Crossed keys under cross in ornament shield, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · 65
New silver coin

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1565 Riga

    (15)65

  • 1566 Riga

    (15)66

  • 1568 Riga

    (15)68

  • 1572 Riga
  • 1573 Riga

    (15)73