1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga, without cross

€143,829.00
IssuerLivonia and Riga
Year1559-1561
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1500-1561)
CompositionBillon (.1875 silver)
Weight1.11 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#450, Fed#439
Obverse descriptionShield in wreath without cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGOTHARD · D · G · M · LIVO ·
(Translation: Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Gotthard, with God`s grace, Master of Livonia)
Reverse descriptionEagle in wreath surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGVILHELM · D · G · EPIS · RIG ·
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1559-1561)  - -
Catalog ID1551746960
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