© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Schilling - Johann von der Recke and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.11 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | John of the Recke (Johann von der Recke) (1549-1551) |
| Archbishop | Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539-1563) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1550-1551 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.11 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 political and economic change in the region. The Livonian Confederation, which was a union of several cities and territories in what is now Latvia and Estonia, was facing challenges from neighboring powers and struggling to maintain its independence. The coin's minting was likely a response to these challenges, as it was used to help finance the Confederation's military and economic activities. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of the region.
