Schilling

1509–1524Circulation

Obverse

Straight shield with left half shaded surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MAG - IST - RI · L - IVO -
Magistri Livoniae Master of Livonia

Reverse

Tree in shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
ARCI : EPS · RIGENS ·
Archi Episcopus Rigensis Arch-bishopric of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga

Physical

Metal
Billon .281
Weight
1.16 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: 1) MAG - IST - RI · L - IVO - / ARCI : EPS · RIGENS · 2) MAG - IST - RI · L - IVO - / SISREIR · ATDRE ·