Description: 1577, Livonia, Riga (City). Scarce Billon Schilling Coin. Top Pop! PCGS AU-50! Mint Year: 1577 Reference: Haljak 962. Denomination: Schilling Condition: Certified and graded by PCGS as AU-50! Material: Billon (low grade silver and bronze alloy) Diameter: 17mm Weight: ca. 1gm Obverse: Gatehouse with lion in gate. Legend: * CIVITATIS (privy mark) RIGENSIS Reverse: Cross above keys in saltire (arms of Riga). Date ([15]7-7) at sides. Legend: * MONE * NO * ARGENTE Riga developed as the main merchandise centre of the Livonia Confederation and was a chain between merchants of Western Europe and Lands of Russia. In order to defend its trading interests, Riga joined the Hanseatic League during the late 13th century. Bishop Albert moved his residency here from Ikskile in 1201-02, thus establishin g the Bishopric of Riga (the Archbishopric since 1255). Riga had its own coat of arms and flag since 1220's until 1581. When the Livonia Confederation was dissolved in 1561, Riga got the status of free city on the same year. This status lasted until 1581, when Riga had to accept the reign of Poland as the result of later phases of Livonia War.
Price: 129 USD
Location: Wien
End Time: 2024-08-17T12:54:10.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: Schilling
Composition: Billon
Year: 1577
Certification Number: 48995599
Grade: AU 50
Country/Region of Manufacture: Latvia
Country/Region: Latvia
Certification: PCGS
