Livonia and Riga 1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1551 – 1552

Riga; flat 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 1551 – 1552
Rulers Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539–1563) , Henry of Galen (1551–1557)
Composition Billon (.1875 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 1.09
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 0.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von B from Livonia and Riga. Issued from 1551 to 1552. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.09 g.

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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1552  — (15)5Z
1552  — (15)5Z/51; 5Z above obverse shield and 51 in reverse legend
1551  — (15)51

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