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1 Schilling - Thomas Schöning Koknese; simple cross; flat top
1535 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.03 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Thomas Schöning (1528-1539) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1535 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1563) |
| 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#152244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·
Translation:
Moneta Ecclesiae Rigensis
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 exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
1535:
1) MO · NO · ARCH · P · RIGEN · 1535 / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSIS ·
2) MO · NO · ARCH · P · RIGE · 1535 / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·
Interesting fact
The coin features a simple cross on one side and a flat top on the other, which was a unique design element for coins during that time period.
