Schilling

1536Circulation

Obverse

Triangle and trees in shield with bumpy top and bottom, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MO : ARCH : EPIS : RI : 1536 ·
Moneta Archi Episcopus Rigensis Coin of the Arch-bishop of Riga

Reverse

Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSIS :
Moneta Ecclesiae Rigensis Coin of the Church of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1536 Koknese

Physical

Metal
Billon .1875
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
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Thomas Schöning (1528–1539)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

In 1525, the silver content of the Schilling was dropped from .281 to .1875. As a result, the subdivisions changed: after 1525, there were 12 Schillings in 1 Ferding rather than the usual 9. The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. 1536: 1) MO : ARCH : EPIS : RI : 1536 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSIS : 2) MO : ARCH : EPIS : RI : 1536 . / MO . ECLESIE . RIGENS