1539 Livonia – Riga 1 Schilling
Archbishopric of Riga • Thomas Schöning (1528–1539) • PCGS AU50
A fascinating medieval-era coin from the historic city of Riga, issued during the final year of Archbishop Thomas Schöning's rule over the Archbishopric of Riga.
During the 16th century, Riga was an important religious, commercial, and political center within the Livonian Confederation, a collection of territories in the Baltic region before the rise of modern Latvia. This small silver coin represents the complex history of medieval Baltic Europe during a period of competing powers, religious change, and expanding trade.
Struck by hand, this 1 Schilling features the traditional medieval style of coinage with Latin inscriptions and heraldic designs associated with the Archbishopric of Riga. The irregular shape and hand-struck characteristics make each surviving example unique.
Certified by PCGS and graded AU50, this example shows attractive preservation for a nearly 500-year-old coin, with strong remaining detail and appealing historical character.
Specifications
- Country/Region: Livonia – Riga (present-day Latvia)
- Authority: Archbishopric of Riga
- Ruler: Thomas Schöning (1528–1539)
- Year: 1539
- Denomination: 1 Schilling
- Composition: Billon (low silver alloy)
- Weight: Approximately 1.05 grams
- Diameter: Approximately 18 mm
- Technique: Hammered coinage
- Certification: PCGS
- Grade: AU50
A rare opportunity to own a genuine medieval Baltic coin from the historic city of Riga, nearly five centuries old and certified by PCGS. An excellent addition for collectors of medieval Europe, Baltic coinage, and historic world coins.
