Livonia and Riga 1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler and Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1559 – 1561
Riga; with cross
Information
Country
Livonia and Riga
Livonia and Riga
Currency
Schilling
(1500 – 1561)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler and Wilhelm von Bra
Year
1559 – 1561
Rulers
Wilhelm von Brandenburg
(1539–1563)
, Gotthard Kettler
(1559–1661)
Composition
Billon (.1875 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.06
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
0.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler and Wilhelm von Bra from Livonia and Riga. Issued from 1559 to 1561. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.06 g.
- Obverse
- Shield in wreath over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections. (Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri LivoniaeGotthard, with God's grace, Master of Livonia)
- Reverse
- Eagle in wreath 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1559-1561) | — |
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