Livonian Order 1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen, 1556
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Information
Country
Livonian Order
Livonian Order
Currency
Schilling
(1422 – 1561)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen
Year
1556
Ruler
Henry of Galen
(1551–1557)
Composition
Billon (.1875 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.12
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
0.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen from Livonian Order. Issued in 1556. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.12 g.
- Obverse
- Shield over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four parts. (Heinrich von Galen)
- Reverse
- Cross in shield surrounded by legend. (Magistri Deutschen Ordins To LivlandMaster of the Teutonic Order of Livonia)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1556 | — | (15)56 |
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