1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler (Reval; pointy bottom with rising sides) 1561 front 1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler (Reval; pointy bottom with rising sides) 1561 back
1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler (Reval; pointy bottom with rising sides) 1561 photo
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1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler Reval; pointy bottom with rising sides

1561 year
Billon (.1875 silver) 1.06 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation)
Master
Gotthard Kettler (1559-1661)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1561
Value
1 Schilling
Currency
Schilling (1422-1561)
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
References
Numista
N#152391
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross dividing legend into four sections.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MO - NO - RE - VA -

Translation:
Moneta Nova Revaliensis
New coin of Reval

Edge

Plain

Comment

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.

1561:
1) GOTHART · M · LIV · / MO - NO - RE - 61 -

No date (1561):
1) GOTHART · M · LIV / MO - NO - RE - VA -

Interesting fact

The 1 Schilling coin from the Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) features a unique pointy bottom with rising sides design, which sets it apart from other coins of its time.