2 Schillings

1563Circulation

Obverse

Eagle surrounded by legend

Legend
English
GVILHELM · D · G · AR · EP · RIGE ·
Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga

Reverse

Castle under crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOV · RIGENS
Moneta Nova Rigensis
6 - 3
New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1563 Riga

    (15)63

Physical

Metal
Billon .1875
Weight
1.71 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
2 Schillings
= 1/54 Thaler
= 1/18 Mark
= 2/9 Ferding
= 2/3 Groschen (Grossus)
= 6 Pfennig
= 12 Denarius (Scherf)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
William of Brandenburg (Wilhelm von Brandenburg) (1539–1563)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

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