© Haljak Coin Auction
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1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga; bumpy top with regular sides
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.15 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Henry of Galen (Heinrich von Galen) (1551-1557) |
| Archbishop | Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539-1563) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1553-1554 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#143828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: WILHELMVS · D · G · ARC · B · RIGENS ·
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.
1553:
1) HINRIC - V . GALEN - · D · O · M - LIVONI - / WILHELM · D · G · ARCHI · B · RIGEN ·
1554:
1) HINRIC - V . GALEN - · D · O · M - LIVON - / WILHELMVS · D · G · ARC · B · RIGENS ·
2) HINR - V . GALE - · D · O · M - LIVON - / WILHELMVS · D · G · ARCHI · B · RIGENS ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Livonian Confederation was a short-lived political entity that was formed in 1553 and lasted only until 1561. During this time, the region was plagued by internal conflicts, wars with neighboring states, and religious tensions. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Livonian Confederation, including the 1 Schilling coin featuring Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg, remains a testament to the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
