© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Mark - Hermann von Brüggeneye Riga
1547 year| Silver (.930) | 5.48 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Hermann von Brüggeneye (1535-1549) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1547 |
| Value | ½ Mark = 18 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Silver (.930) |
| Weight | 5.48 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · NO · RIGENS : 47
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 in the 16th century that brought together the Archbishop of Riga, the Bishop of Dorpat, and the Livonian Order, a military order of German knights, to govern the region. This coin, minted in 1547, features Hermann von Brüggeneye, the Master of the Livonian Order, and highlights the political and military influence of the Order in the region during that time.
