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

Issuer Livonia and Riga
Year 1559-1561
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Schilling
Currency Schilling (1500-1561)
Composition Billon (.1875 silver)
Weight 1.11 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 0.7 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#450, Fed#439
Obverse description Shield in wreath without cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GOTHARD · D · G · M · LIVO ·
(Translation: Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Gotthard, with God`s grace, Master of Livonia)
Reverse description Eagle in wreath surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering GVILHELM · D · G · EPIS · RIG ·
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1559-1561) - -
Numisquare ID 1551746960
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