Schilling
1559–1561Circulation
Obverse
Shield in wreath without cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections
GOTHARD · D · G · M · LIVO ·
Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae
Gotthard, with God's grace, Master of Livonia
Reverse
Eagle in wreath surrounded by legend
GVILHELM · D · G · EPIS · RIG ·
Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis
Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga
Edge
TypeType: Plain
Issues
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), Gotthard Kettler (1559–1561)
Demonetized
Yes
Notes
This coin was issued as a joint coinage between the Livonian Order and the Archbishopric of Riga