Schilling

1539–1540Circulation

Obverse

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

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

Reverse

Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·
Moneta Ecclesiae Rigensis
3 - 9
Coin of the Church of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1539 Koknese

    (15)39

  • 1539 Koknese

    (15)39; Date separated by cross and crosier

  • 1539 Koknese

    (15)39/39

  • 1540 Koknese

    (15)40

  • 1540 Koknese

    (15)40; Retrograde 4

  • 1540 Koknese

    Error date: (15)04

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. 1540-dated coins are posthumous issues. All coins from 1540 and some from 1539 have the date separated by the cross and crosier; all others have the date in the legend. The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. 1539: 1) MO · ARCH · P · RIGENS · 39 · / MO · ECLESI · RIGENSI · 2) MO · ARCH · P · RIGEN · 39 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGEN · 1539 (date separated by cross and crosier): 1) MO · ARCHE · P · RIGENSI · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI · 2) MO · ARCHE · P · RIGENS · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI · 3) MO · ARCH · P · RIGENSIE · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI · 1539/39: 1) MO · NO · ARCH · P · RIGENS · 39 · / MO : ECLESIE · RIGENSI · 1540: 1) MO · ARCHE · P · RIGENS · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI · 2) MO · ARCH · EPIS · RIGENS · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI · 3) MO · ARCH · P · RIGENSIE · / MO · ECLESI · RIGENSI · 1540 (retrograde 4): 1) MO · ARCH · P · RIGENSIE · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI · 1540 (4 and 0 reversed): 1) MO · ARCH · P · RIGENSIE · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·