1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler Riga

Issuer Livonian Order
Year 1560-1561
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Schilling
Currency Schilling (1422-1561)
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#564, Fed#559
Obverse description Shield-like shape in shield and over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GOTH - ART - D · G · M - LIVO -
(Translation: Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Gotthard, with God`s grace, Master of Livonia)
Reverse description Crossed keys surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA · NOVA · RIGEN · 6 - 0
(Translation: Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1560 - (15)60 -
ND (1560-1561) - -
1561 - (15)61 -
Numisquare ID 5861465130
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