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.
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