Schilling

1556Circulation

Obverse

Shield over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four parts

Legend
English
HIN - RIC - V · GA - LEN -
Heinrich von Galen

Reverse

Cross in shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
M · D · O · TO · LIFTLANDT · 56
Magistri Deutschen Ordins To Livland Master of the Teutonic Order of Livonia

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1556 Wenden

    (15)56

Physical

Metal
Billon .1875
Weight
1.12 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Schilling
= 1/405 Goldgulden
= 1/324 Ducat
= 1/36 Mark
= 1/9 Ferding
= 3 Pfennig
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Henry of Galen (1551–1557)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Depending on the source, this coin is listed as being minted at Riga (being listed as a "Wenden-type") or at Wenden. Because the mint's name is not mentioned in the legend, Wenden is the most likely mint