© Emporium Hamburg
© Emporium Hamburg
1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga; with cross ND
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.06 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Gotthard Kettler (1559-1561) |
| Archbishop | Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539-1563) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1561 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.06 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle in wreath surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GVILHELM · D · G · AR · E · RIG ·
Translation:
Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis
Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
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 ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two notable historical figures, Gotthard Kettler and Wilhelm von Brandenburg, who were prominent leaders in the region of Livonia and Riga during the 16th century.
