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1 Schilling - Johann von der Recke Riga; bumpy top
1549 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.12 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | John of the Recke (Johann von der Recke) (1549-1551) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1549 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crossed keys surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · NO · RIGENS · 49 ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "bumpy top" design, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during the reign of Johann von der Recke, the Master of the Livonian Order. This design element was used to prevent counterfeiting and to make the coins more easily identifiable.
