1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga, smooth top

€1.00
IssuerLivonia and Riga
Year1553
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1500-1561)
CompositionBillon (.1875 silver)
Weight1.19 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#437, Fed#422, Neum#266
Obverse descriptionShield with curvy sides and smooth top over a cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHINRIC - V . GALN - D · O · M - LIVONI - 15 - 53
(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 · ARCI · B · RIGENS ·
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1553  - -
1553  - (15)53 -
Catalog ID5777088850
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