Livonia and Riga 1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1553

Riga; smooth top

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Livonia and Riga Livonia and Riga
Currency Schilling (1500 – 1561)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von B
Year 1553
Rulers Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539–1563) , Henry of Galen (1551–1557)
Composition Billon (.1875 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.19
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 0.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von B from Livonia and Riga. Issued in 1553. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.19 g.

Obverse
Shield with curvy sides and smooth top over a cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections. (Heinrich Von Galen Divina Ordinatione Magistri LivoniaeHeinrich von Galen, by the Divine Ordination, Master of Livonia)
Reverse
Eagle surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus RigensisWilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1553  —
1553  — (15)53

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