1 Schilling - Johann von der Recke and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga

Issuer Livonia and Riga
Year 1550-1551
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#423, Fed#416
Obverse description Track in shield surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IOAN - D · RE - D · G · M - LIVO -
(Translation: Johann De Recke Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Johann von Recke, with God`s grace, 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 1550 - (15)50 -
1551 - (15)51 -
Numisquare ID 3082485870
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