Schilling

1559–1561Circulation

Obverse

Shield in wreath over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections

Legend
English
GOT - HAR - D · G · M - LIVO -
Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Gotthard, with God's grace, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Eagle in wreath surrounded by legend

Legend
English
GVILHELM · D · G · AR · E · RIG ·
Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga

Physical

Metal
Billon .1875
Weight
1.06 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), Gotthard Kettler (1559–1561)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

This coin was issued as a joint coinage between the Livonian Order and the Archbishopric of Riga. The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. No date: 1) GOT - HAR - D · G · M - LIVO - / GVILHELM · D · G · AR · E · RIG · 2) GOT - HAR - D · G · M - LIVO - / GVILHELM · D · G · E · RIGE ·