Schilling

1558Circulation

Obverse

Lined shield separating the date and over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections

Legend
English
WILH - ELM - V · D · G - M · LI -
Wilhelm Furstenberg Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae
5 - 8
Wilhelm von Fürstenberg, with God's grace, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Crossed keys surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · RIGE ·
Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1558 Riga

    (15)58

Physical

Metal
Billon .1875
Weight
1.13 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
William of Fürstenberg (1557–1559)
Demonetized
Yes