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1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga; flat top
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.09 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 | 1551-1552 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: WILH · D · G · ARCH · RIG · 51 ·
Translation:
Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi 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.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 loose alliance of territories in present-day Estonia and Latvia that was formed in 1418, and it struggled to maintain its independence against the neighboring powers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Kingdom of Poland, and the Swedish Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg, who were both prominent nobles in the region. Despite the challenges faced by the Livonian Confederation, the coin remains a testament to the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
