1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga, bumpy top with long sides

€141,866.00
IssuerLivonia and Riga
Year1554-1556
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1500-1561)
CompositionBillon (.1875 silver)
Weight1.05 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#439, Fed#435
Obverse descriptionStretched shield with curvy sides and curvy top over a cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHINRI - V . GALN - D · O · M - LIVON - 5 - 4
(Translation: Heinrich Von Galen Divina Ordinatione Magistri Livoniae Heinrich von Galen, by the Divine Ordination, Master of Livonia)
Reverse descriptionEagle surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringWILHELMVS · D · G · ARC · B · RIGENS ·
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch(-bishop) of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1554  - (15)54; Date above shield -
1554  - (15)54; Date divided by shield -
1555  - (15)55; Confirmation needed -
ND (1555-1556)  - Obverse legend starts at 12:00 -
ND (1555-1556)  - Obverse legend starts at 6:00 -
ND (1555-1556)  - Obverse legend starts at 9:00 -
Catalog ID6010837790
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