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Two Unknown Coins

daniilfdaniilf Posts: 49
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Hello again,

I have anotgher two coins which I would like people to point me to the reference of:


Coin Size: 18mm
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Coin Size: 17.5mm
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Thanks

Comments

  • akdrvakdrv Posts: 110
    The first one looks like Riga. RIGENSIS and the coat of arms of Riga.
    Take a look here.
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  • AskariAskari Posts: 3,713 ✭
    The first one is definitely from Riga and has its small coat of arms. I believe the rev. reads "MONE. NOVA RIGENSIS" and a date: 1535? If so, it would then likely have been an issue of the archbishopric. The obv. shield would likely bear the coat of arms of the archbishop, but I'm not sure.

    The second might be Polish. The obv. armorial seems to have a bear and three towers. The reverse device I can't make out and looks like nothing I've ever seen before -- and orb?

    Ah, Krause has a pic of a Polish 3 Polker from the early 17th century which has this orb with "24" within it, although the cross is more recognizable as such. That pretty well exhausts my contribution. image
    Askari



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