Obverse

Castle under crossed keys surrounded by legend. Date on the sides of crossed keys on top

Legend
English
CIVITATIS RIGENSIS 7 Z
(of) City of Riga

Reverse

Crossed keys under cross in ornament shield and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA
New silver money

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1572 Riga

    (15)7Z

Physical

Metal
Billon
Shape
Round

Details

Value
Thaler
= 3 Mark
= 12 Ferding
= 36 Groschen (Grossus)
= 72 Polker
= 108 Schilling
= 324 Pfennig
= 648 Denarius (Scherf)
Type
Circulation
Demonetized
Yes