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1 Schilling - Wilhelm von Fürstenberg Riga
1558 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.13 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | William of Fürstenberg (1557-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1558 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed keys surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · RIGE ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Livonian Confederation, which was a unique political entity that existed from 1418 to 1561. It was a confederation of four ecclesiastical states and six secular states in the territory of modern-day Estonia and Latvia. The Livonian Order, which minted this coin, was a military order of German knights who played a significant role in the region's politics and military affairs during that time.
