Schilling

1539Circulation

Obverse

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

Legend
English
MO · ARCH · P · RIGE · 39 ·
Moneta Archi Episcopus Rigensis Coin of the Arch-bishop of Riga

Reverse

Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend

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

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1539 Koknese

    (15)39

Physical

Metal
Billon .1875
Weight
1.05 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 mat vary. 1539: 1) MO · ARCH · P · RIGEN · 39 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGEN · 2) MO · ARCH · P · RIGE · 39 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGEN · 3) MO · ARCH · P · RIGE · 39 · / MO · ECLESI · RIGEN ·