Koknese (Kokenhusen) in Latvia, Archbishopric of Riga, 1543 AD., Wilhelm von Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach, 1 Schilling, Haljak II?822 var.
Livonian Confederation, Archbishopric of Riga, Wilhelm von Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach (1539-1563), Koknese/Kokenhusen mint, 1543 AD.,
1 Schilling (ø 19 mm / 0,81 g), billon (0.1875 silver), axis irregular alignment ?? (ca. 130°),
Obv.: GVILELM · [D · AR ·] P · RI · M · [44 · ?] , eagle surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Dei (Gratia) Archi Episcopus Rigensis Marchio (Brandenburgensis)) Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga and Margrave (of Brandenburg)
Rev.: TV [· E]ST· OTENS[IA · TV ·] RE D 43 · , two-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Tua Est Potentia Tuum Regnum Domine) Your power, your kingdom, Sir
Haljak II?822 var. (unlisted date?) ; Fed.?365 ; Neum.?360 .
Koknese is a town in Aizkraukle Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, on the right bank of the Daugava River. It has a population of nearly 3,000.
The site of Koknese was originally a Latgalian and Selonian settlement named Kukenois. The town, known in German as Kokenhusen, received its town privileges in 1277. During the 14th century, Koknese flourished as part of the mercantile Hanseatic League. Archbishop John V of Wallenrodt was able to resolve the conflict with the Teutonic Order and restore the territory to the church in 1397. The town became the summer residence of the Archbishop of Riga in 1420 and the primary residence in the 16th century.
Wilhelm von Brandenburg (30 June 1498 – 4 February 1563) was the Archbishop of Riga from 1539 to 1561.
A member of the House of Hohenzollern, Wilhelm was the son of Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, the brother of Albert, Duke of Prussia, and the grandson of Albert III Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg and Casimir IV Jagiellon.
After William's administration as Prince-bishop ended during the Livonian War, Riga became a Free City (1561–1581). He died there on 4 February 1563 was buried in Riga Cathedral.
Wilhelm von Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach (* 30. Juni 1498 in Ansbach; † 4. Februar 1563 in Riga) war von 1539 bis 1561 letzter Erzbischof von Riga.
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![Koknese (Kokenhusen) in Latvia, Archbishopric of Riga, 1543 AD., Wilhelm von Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach, 1 Schilling, Haljak II?822 var.
Livonian Confederation, Archbishopric of Riga, Wilhelm von Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach (1539-1563), Koknese/Kokenhusen mint, 1543 AD.,
1 Schilling (ø 19 mm / 0,81 g), billon (0.1875 silver), axis irregular alignment ?? (ca. 130°),
Obv.: GVILELM · [D · AR ·] P · RI · M · [44 · ?] , eagle surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Dei (Gratia) Archi Episcopus Rigensis Marchio (Brandenburgensis)) Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga and Margrave (of Brandenburg)
Rev.: TV [· E]ST· OTENS[IA · TV ·] RE D 43 · , two-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Tua Est Potentia Tuum Regnum Domine) Your power, your kingdom, Sir
Haljak II?822 var. (unlisted date?) ; Fed.?365 ; Neum.?360 .
Koknese is a town in Aizkraukle Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, on the right bank of the Daugava River. It has a population of nearly 3,000.
The site of Koknese was originally a Latgalian and Selonian settlement named Kukenois. The town, known in German as Kokenhusen, received its town privileges in 1277. During the 14th century, Koknese flourished as part of the mercantile Hanseatic League. Archbishop John V of Wallenrodt was able to resolve the conflict with the Teutonic Order and restore the territory to the church in 1397. The town became the summer residence of the Archbishop of Riga in 1420 and the primary residence in the 16th century.
Wilhelm von Brandenburg (30 June 1498 – 4 February 1563) was the Archbishop of Riga from 1539 to 1561.
A member of the House of Hohenzollern, Wilhelm was the son of Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, the brother of Albert, Duke of Prussia, and the grandson of Albert III Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg and Casimir IV Jagiellon.
After William's administration as Prince-bishop ended during the Livonian War, Riga became a Free City (1561–1581). He died there on 4 February 1563 was buried in Riga Cathedral.
Wilhelm von Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach (* 30. Juni 1498 in Ansbach; † 4. Februar 1563 in Riga) war von 1539 bis 1561 letzter Erzbischof von Riga.
Schlüsselwörter: Koknese Kokenhusen Latvia Archbishopric Riga Wilhelm Brandenburg Ansbach Kulmbach Schilling eagle shield](images/image.gif?id=1044236038261 "Klicken für Bild in voller Größe
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Koknese (Kokenhusen) in Latvia, Archbishopric of Riga, 1543 AD., Wilhelm von Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach, 1 Schilling, Haljak II?822 var.
Livonian Confederation, Archbishopric of Riga, Wilhelm von Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach (1539-1563), Koknese/Kokenhusen mint, 1543 AD.,
1 Schilling (ø 19 mm / 0,81 g), billon (0.1875 silver), axis irregular alignment ?? (ca. 130°),
Obv.: GVILELM · [D · AR ·] P · RI · M · [44 · ?] , eagle surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Dei (Gratia) Archi Episcopus Rigensis Marchio (Brandenburgensis)) Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga and Margrave (of Brandenburg)
Rev.: TV [· E]ST· OTENS[IA · TV ·] RE D 43 · , two-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Tua Est Potentia Tuum Regnum Domine) Your power, your kingdom, Sir
Haljak II?822 var. (unlisted date?) ; Fed.?365 ; Neum.?360 .
Koknese is a town in Aizkraukle Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, on the right bank of the Daugava River. It has a population of nearly 3,000.
The site of Koknese was originally a Latgalian and Selonian settlement named Kukenois. The town, known in German as Kokenhusen, received its town privileges in 1277. During the 14th century, Koknese flourished as part of the mercantile Hanseatic League. Archbishop John V of Wallenrodt was able to resolve the conflict with the Teutonic Order and restore the territory to the church in 1397. The town became the summer residence of the Archbishop of Riga in 1420 and the primary residence in the 16th century.
Wilhelm von Brandenburg (30 June 1498 – 4 February 1563) was the Archbishop of Riga from 1539 to 1561.
A member of the House of Hohenzollern, Wilhelm was the son of Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, the brother of Albert, Duke of Prussia, and the grandson of Albert III Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg and Casimir IV Jagiellon.
After William's administration as Prince-bishop ended during the Livonian War, Riga became a Free City (1561–1581). He died there on 4 February 1563 was buried in Riga Cathedral.
Wilhelm von Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach (* 30. Juni 1498 in Ansbach; † 4. Februar 1563 in Riga) war von 1539 bis 1561 letzter Erzbischof von Riga.
Schlüsselwörter: Koknese Kokenhusen Latvia Archbishopric Riga Wilhelm Brandenburg Ansbach Kulmbach Schilling eagle shield")