Schilling

1545–1546Circulation

Obverse

Eagle surrounded by legend

Legend
English
GVILELM · D · AR · P · RI · M · 46 ·
Wilhelm Dei Archi Episcopus Rigensis Marchio Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga and Margrave (of Brandenburg)

Reverse

Two-sectioned shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
TV · EST · POTENSIA · TV · RE · D
Tua Est Potentia Tuum Regnum Domine Your power, your kingdom, Sir

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1545 Koknese

    (15)45

  • 1546 Koknese

    (15)46

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
William of Brandenburg (Wilhelm von Brandenburg) (1539–1563)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. 1545: 1) GVILELM · D · AR · P · RI · M · 46 · / TV · EST · POTENSIA · TV · RE · D 1546: 1) GVILELM · D · AR · P · RI · M · 46 · / TV · EST · POTENSIA · TV · RE · D 2) GVILELM · D · AR · P · RI · M · 46 · / TV · EST · POTENSIA · TV · RE ·