© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Schilling - Wilhelm von Brandenburg Koknese; regular shield; cross right and crosier left
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.05 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539-1563) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1545-1546 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1563) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#152316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TV · EST · POTENSIA · TV · RE · D
Translation:
Tua Est Potentia Tuum Regnum Domine
Your power, your kingdom, Sir
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1545:
1) GVILELM · D · AR · P · RI · M · 46 · / TV · EST · POTENSIA · TV · RE · D
1546:
1) GVILELM · D · AR · P · RI · M · 46 · / TV · EST · POTENSIA · TV · RE · D
2) GVILELM · D · AR · P · RI · M · 46 · / TV · EST · POTENSIA · TV · RE ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Wilhelm von Brandenburg, who was the Archbishop of Riga from 1539 to 1546. The coin features an image of Wilhelm von Brandenburg on one side and a cross and crosier on the other, signifying his religious leadership in the region.
