Schilling

1561–1562Circulation

Obverse

Eagle in wreath surrounded by legend

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

Reverse

Crossed keys separating date and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · RIGE
Moneta Nova Rigensis
6 - Z
New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1561 Riga

    Confirmation needed

  • Riga

    Confirmation needed

  • 1562 Riga

    (15)6Z

Physical

Metal
Billon .1875
Weight
1.01 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
Schilling
= 1/108 Thaler
= 1/36 Mark
= 1/9 Ferding
= 1/3 Groschen (Grossus)
= 3 Pfennig
= 6 Denarius (Scherf)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
William of Brandenburg (Wilhelm von Brandenburg) (1539–1563)
Demonetized
Yes