1 Pfennig - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga

€143,824.00
IssuerLivonia and Riga
Year1551-1556
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1500-1561)
CompositionBillon
Weight0.39 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness0.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#445, Fed#436
Obverse descriptionShield over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHI - N · V - GA - M · L -
(Translation: Heinrich Von Galen Magistri Livoniae Heinrich von Galen, Master of Livonia)
Reverse descriptionShield surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringWILHELM · ARC · E · RIG ·
(Translation: Wilhelm Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, Arch-bishop of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1551-1556)  - -
Catalog ID1114794980
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