Schilling

1550–1551Circulation

Obverse

Track in shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
IOAN - D · RE - D · G · M - LIVO -
Johann De Recke Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Johann von Recke, with God's grace, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Eagle surrounded by legend

Legend
English
WILH · D · G · ARCH · RIG · 51 ·
Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Rigensis Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch(-bishop) of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1550 Riga

    (15)50

  • 1551 Riga

    (15)51

Physical

Metal
Billon .1875
Weight
1.11 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), John of the Recke (Johann von der Recke) (1549–1551)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

This coin was issued as a joint coinage between the Livonian Order and the Archbishopric of Riga