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

Issuer Livonia and Riga
Year 1551-1552
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Schilling
Currency Schilling (1500-1561)
Composition Billon (.1875 silver)
Weight 1.09 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 0.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#435, Fed#419
Obverse description Shield with smooth sides and flat top over a cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HINR - IC · V · G - ALEN - M · LIV - 5 - Z
(Translation: Heinrich Von Galen Magistri Livoniae Heinrich von Galen, Master of Livonia)
Reverse description Eagle surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering WILH · D · G · ARCH · RIG · 51 ·
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch(-bishop) of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1551 - (15)51 -
1552 - (15)5Z -
1552 - (15)5Z/51; 5Z above obverse shield and 51 in reverse legend -
Numisquare ID 6136316160
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