1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler Riga

€1.00
IssuerLivonian Order
Year1560-1561
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1422-1561)
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#564, Fed#559
Obverse descriptionShield-like shape in shield and over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGOTH - ART - D · G · M - LIVO -
(Translation: Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Gotthard, with God`s grace, Master of Livonia)
Reverse descriptionCrossed keys surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA · NOVA · RIGEN · 6 - 0
(Translation: Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1560  - (15)60 -
ND (1560-1561)  - -
1561  - (15)61 -
Catalog ID5861465130
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