Schilling

1560–1561Circulation

Obverse

Shield-like shape in shield and over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections

Legend
English
GOTH - ART - D · G · M - LIVO -
Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Gotthard, with God's grace, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Crossed keys surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · RIGEN ·
Moneta Nova Rigensis
6 - 0
New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1560 Riga

    (15)60

  • Riga
  • 1561 Riga

    (15)61

Physical

Metal
Billon .1875
Weight
1.11 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
Gotthard Kettler (1559–1661)
Demonetized
Yes