Livonian Order 1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler, 1560 – 1561

Riga

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Livonian Order Livonian Order
Currency Schilling (1422 – 1561)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler
Year 1560 – 1561
Ruler Gotthard Kettler (1559–1661)
Composition Billon (.1875 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.11
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 0.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler from Livonian Order. Issued from 1560 to 1561. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.11 g.

Obverse
Shield-like shape in shield and over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections. (Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri LivoniaeGotthard, with God's grace, Master of Livonia)
Reverse
Crossed keys surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova RigensisNew coin of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1561  (15)61
1560  (15)60
ND (1560-1561) 

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