Schilling

1509–1524Circulation

Obverse

Curved shield with left half shaded surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MAD - GIS - TRI - LIV -
Magistri Livoniae Master of Livonia

Reverse

Tree in shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONE · ARHC · EPS · RI ·
Moneta Archi Episcopus Rigensis Coin of the Arch-bishop of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga

    Obverse legend starts at 3:00

  • Riga

    Obverse legend starts at 12:00

Physical

Metal
Billon .281
Weight
1.03 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Schilling
= 1/36 Mark
= 1/9 Ferding
= 3 Pfennig
= 6 Scherf
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Wolter von Plettenberg (1494–1535), Jasper Linde (1509–1524)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

This coin was issued as a joint coinage between the Livonian Order and the Archbishopric of Riga. The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. No date (obverse legend starts at 12:00): 1) MAG - IST - LIV - ONI - / MONE · ARHC · EPS · RI · No date (obverse legend starts at 3:00): 1) MAD - GIS - TRI - LIV - / MONE · ARHC · EPS · RI · 2) MAG - IST - LIV - ONI - / MONE · EPS · ARHC · RI ·