Artig

1418–1424Circulation

Obverse

Unicorn drowning in stars in shield, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
IO · HANES · AREPS ·
Johannes Archiepiscopus Johannes, Archbishop

Reverse

Crossed cross and crosier above circle and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA · RIGENSIS ·
Coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
1.22 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Artig
= 3 Lübische (Pfennig)
= 6 Scherf (Seestling)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Johannes VI Ambundi (1418–1424)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. No date: 1) IO · HANES · AREPS · / MONETA · RIGENSIS · 2) IO · HANS · AREPS · / MONET · RIGENSI · 3) IO · HANS · AREP · / MONETA · RIG ·