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1 Schilling - Heinrich von Galen Riga; bumpy top
1557 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.09 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Henry of Galen (1551-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed keys separating the date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · RIGEN ·
5 - 7
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Livonian Confederation, which was a unique political entity that existed from 1418 to 1561. It was a confederation of four ecclesiastical states and six secular states in what is now Latvia and Estonia. The Livonian Order, which minted this coin, was one of the ecclesiastical states and was a military order of German knights who were responsible for the defense of the region. The coin's design, featuring Heinrich von Galen, a prominent knight of the Order, and the bumpy top, which was a distinctive feature of Livonian coins, reflects the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.
