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

€143,828.00
IssuerLivonia and Riga
Year1553-1554
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1500-1561)
CompositionBillon (.1875 silver)
Weight1.15 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#438, Haljak II#422
Obverse descriptionRegular shield with curvy sides and curvy top over a cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHINRIC - V . GALEN - · 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 Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1553  - (15)53 -
1554  - (15)54 -
Catalog ID4257694940
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