1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg Riga, bumpy bottom with indented top

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IssuerLivonian Order
Year1534
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1422-1561)
CompositionBillon (.1875 silver)
Weight1.09 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#268b, Fed#470
Obverse descriptionBumpy shield with left half shaded over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringWO · D - PLET - MAG - LIVO -
(Translation: Wolter De Plettenberg Magistri Livoniae Wolter von Plettenberg, Master of Livonia)
Reverse descriptionCrossed keys surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONE · NO · RIGENSIS · 1534 ·
(Translation: Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1534  - -
Catalog ID4684711760
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