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

Issuer Livonia and Riga
Year 1554-1556
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Schilling
Currency Schilling (1500-1561)
Composition Billon (.1875 silver)
Weight 1.05 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#439, Fed#435
Obverse description Stretched shield with curvy sides and curvy top over a cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HINRI - 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 description Eagle surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering WILHELMVS · D · G · ARC · B · RIGENS ·
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch(-bishop) of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1554 - (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 -
Numisquare ID 6010837790
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