Schilling

1554–1556Circulation

Obverse

Stretched shield with curvy sides and curvy top over a cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections

Legend
English
HINRI - V . GALN - D · O · M - LIVON -
Heinrich Von Galen Divina Ordinatione Magistri Livoniae
5 - 4
Heinrich von Galen, by the Divine Ordination, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Eagle surrounded by legend

Legend
English
WILHELMVS · D · G · ARC · B · RIGENS ·
Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Rigensis Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch(-bishop) of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1554 Riga

    (15)54; Date above shield

  • 1554 Riga

    (15)54; Date divided by shield

  • 1555 Riga

    (15)55; Confirmation needed

  • Riga

    Obverse legend starts at 6:00

  • Riga

    Obverse legend starts at 9:00

  • Riga

    Obverse legend starts at 12:00