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

Issuer Livonia and Riga
Year 1553
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Schilling
Currency Schilling (1500-1561)
Composition Billon (.1875 silver)
Weight 1.19 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#437, Fed#422, Neum#266
Obverse description Shield with curvy sides and smooth top over a cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HINRIC - 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 description Eagle surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering WILHELMVS · D · G · ARCI · B · RIGENS ·
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1553 - -
1553 - (15)53 -
Numisquare ID 5777088850
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