Schilling

1537Circulation

Obverse

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

Legend
English
MO : AR : EPIS : RI : 1537
Moneta Archi Episcopus Rigensis Coin of the Arch-bishop of Riga

Reverse

Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MO · ECLES - RIG - ENSI ·
Moneta Ecclesiae Rigensis Coin of the Church of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1537 Koknese

Physical

Metal
Billon .1875
Weight
1.01 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. 1537: 1) MO : AR : EPIS : RI : 1537 / MO · ECLESI - RIG - ENSIS · 2) MO · AR · EPIS · RI · 1537 / MO · ECLESI - RIG - ENSI · 3) MO · AR · EPIS · RI · 1537 / MO · ECLESI - RIG - ENS · 4) MO : AR : EPIS : RI : 1537 / MO · ECLES - RIG - ENSI ·