Livonia and Riga 1 Pfennig - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1551 – 1556
Riga
Information
Country
Livonia and Riga
Livonia and Riga
Currency
Schilling
(1500 – 1561)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Pfennig - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Bra
Year
1551 – 1556
Rulers
Wilhelm von Brandenburg
(1539–1563)
, Henry of Galen
(1551–1557)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.39
Diameter (mm)
13
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Pfennig - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Bra from Livonia and Riga. Issued from 1551 to 1556. Struck in Billon. Measures 13 mm and weighs 0.39 g.
- Obverse
- Shield over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections. (Heinrich Von Galen Magistri Livoniae Heinrich von Galen, Master of Livonia)
- Reverse
- Shield surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, Arch-bishop of Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1551-1556) | — |
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