© Haljak Coin Auction
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1 Schilling - Hermann von Brüggeneye Riga; curved corners
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.03 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Hermann von Brüggeneye (1535-1549) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1535-1546 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.03 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#47571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Crossed keys surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · NO · RIGENSIS · 3 · 7 ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend for the 1535 coins with full date may vary:1) HER · D - BRVG - HA · M - LIVO - / MON · NO · RIGENSIS · 1535 ·
2) HER · D - BRE - HA · M - LIVO - / MON · NO · RIGENSIS · 1535 ·
Another example:
© Nemesis0169
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Hermann von Brüggeneye, who was the Master of the Livonian Order, a military order of German knights, from 1535 to 1546. The coin features a unique curved corner design and was made of billon, an alloy of silver and copper, which was commonly used in coinage during that time period.
