© Emporium Hamburg
© Emporium Hamburg
1 Schilling - Thomas Schöning Koknese; fancy cross; bumpy top and smooth bottom
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.16 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Thomas Schöning (1528-1539) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1535-1539 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1563) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · ECLESIE · RIGEN ·
Translation:
Moneta (Nova) Ecclesiae Rigensis
(New) coin of the Church of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1525, the silver content of the Schilling was dropped from .281 to .1875. As a result, the subdivisions changed: after 1525, there were 12 Schillings in 1 Ferding rather than the usual 9.The bottom of the shield ranges from smooth to pointy, and the exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
1535:
1) MO · NO · ARCH · P · RIGE · 1535 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSIS ·
2) MO · ARCH · P · RIGEN · 1535 · / MO · NO · ECLESIE · RIGEN ·
3) MO · ARCH · RIGEN · 1535 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSIS ·
4) MO · ARCH · RIGEN · 1535 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSIS ·
1536:
1) MO · ARCH · EPIS · RI · 1536 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENS ·
2) MO · ARCH · EPIS · RI · 1536 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGEN ·
1537:
1) MO · ARCH · P · RIGEN · 37 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENS
2) MO · ARCH · P · RIGEN · 37 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGEN
1538:
1) MO · ARCH · P · RIGEN · 38 · / MO · NO · ECLESIE · RIGEN ·
2) MO · ARCH · P · RIGEN · 38 · / MO · NO · ECLESIE · RIGE ·
3) MO · ARCH · P · RIGEN · 38 · / MO · NO · ECLESIE · RIG ·
4) MO · ARCH · P · RIGEN · 38 · / MO · NO · ECLESIE · RI ·
5) MO · ARCH · P · RIGEN · 38 · / MO : ECLESIE · RIGENS ·
6) MO · ARCH · P · RIGE · 38 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGEN ·
1539:
1) MO · ARCH · P · RIGENS · 39 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGEN ·
An example of a coin dated 1537:
©gginga47
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, .1875 silver. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver was too soft to be used for coins that were meant to be used in everyday transactions. The use of Billon allowed for a stronger and more durable coin, while still maintaining some of the value of silver.
