Livonia and Riga 1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1554 – 1555
Riga; bumpy top with long sides
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
1554 – 1555
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)
1.05
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 1554 to 1555. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.05 g.
- Obverse
- Stretched shield with curvy sides and curvy 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 RigensisWilhelm, with God's grace, Arch(-bishop) of Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1555 | — | (15)55; Confirmation needed | ||
| ND (1555-1556) | — | Obverse legend starts at 12:00 | ||
| ND (1555-1556) | — | Obverse legend starts at 6:00 | ||
| ND (1555-1556) | — | Obverse legend starts at 9:00 | ||
| 1554 | — | (15)54; Date above shield | ||
| 1554 | — | (15)54; Date divided by shield |
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