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1 Schilling - Hermann von Brüggeneye Riga; pointy corners
1547 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.03 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Hermann von Brüggeneye (1535-1549) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1547 |
| 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#140165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crossed keys surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · NO · RIGENSI · 47 ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1547:
1) HER · D - BRVG - HK · M - LIVO - / MONE · NO · RIGENSI · 47 ·
2) HER · D - BRVG - HK · M - LIVO - / MONE · NO · RIGENS · 47 ·
Another example:
© gginga47
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 18.75% silver, making it a relatively low-value coin compared to other coins made of higher purity silver.
