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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Schilling - Thomas Schöning Koknese; simple cross; smooth top
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.16 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Thomas Schöning (1528-1539) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1539-1540 |
| 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#152242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·
3 - 9
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 9.1540-dated coins are posthumous issues. All coins from 1540 and some from 1539 have the date separated by the cross and crosier; all others have the date in the legend.
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
1539:
1) MO · ARCH · P · RIGENS · 39 · / MO · ECLESI · RIGENSI ·
2) MO · ARCH · P · RIGEN · 39 · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGEN ·
1539 (date separated by cross and crosier):
1) MO · ARCHE · P · RIGENSI · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·
2) MO · ARCHE · P · RIGENS · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·
3) MO · ARCH · P · RIGENSIE · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·
1539/39:
1) MO · NO · ARCH · P · RIGENS · 39 · / MO : ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·
1540:
1) MO · ARCHE · P · RIGENS · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·
2) MO · ARCH · EPIS · RIGENS · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·
3) MO · ARCH · P · RIGENSIE · / MO · ECLESI · RIGENSI ·
1540 (retrograde 4):
1) MO · ARCH · P · RIGENSIE · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·
1540 (4 and 0 reversed):
1) MO · ARCH · P · RIGENSIE · / MO · ECLESIE · RIGENSI ·
Interesting fact
The 1 Schilling coin from the Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) minted between 1539 and 1540, features a unique design element - a simple cross on a smooth top. This design was a departure from the more intricate designs found on other coins of the time, and it's interesting to note that this design choice was likely made to make the coin easier to produce and circulate.
