1 Schilling - Johann von der Recke (Reval) 1550 front 1 Schilling - Johann von der Recke (Reval) 1550 back
1 Schilling - Johann von der Recke (Reval) 1550 photo
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1 Schilling - Johann von der Recke Reval

1550 year
Billon (.1875 silver) 1.02 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation)
Master
John of the Recke (Johann von der Recke) (1549-1551)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1550
Value
1 Schilling
Currency
Schilling (1422-1561)
Composition
Billon (.1875 silver)
Weight
1.02 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#140528
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with crowned ends dividing legend into four sections.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MA - GIS - LIV - ONI -

Translation:
Magistri Livoniae
Master of Livonia

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Schilling coin from the Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) features a unique design, with the image of Johann von der Recke, the Master of the Order, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Livonian Order on the other.