© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Schilling - Hermann von Brüggeneye Riga; flat corners with full lines
1535 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.09 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Hermann von Brüggeneye (1535-1549) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1535 |
| 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#152406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crossed keys surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · NO · RIGENSIS · 1535 ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, but contains only 0.1875 silver, making it a relatively low-value coin compared to other coins made of higher purity silver.
