© Sulfur
© Sulfur
1 Ferding - Gotthard Kettler and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga ND
| Silver (.578) | 2.84 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Gotthard Kettler (1559-1561) |
| Archbishop | Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539-1563) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1561 |
| Value | 1 Ferding = 9 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Silver (.578) |
| Weight | 2.84 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Detailed four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GVILHELM · D · G · AR · EPIS · RIG
Translation:
Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis
Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued as a joint coinage between the Livonian Order and the Archbishopric of Riga.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political upheaval in the region. The Livonian Confederation, which was a union of Livonian cities and nobility, had recently formed and was struggling to maintain its independence from neighboring powers such as Poland and Russia. The coin's minting was likely a way for the Confederation to assert its authority and establish its own currency, despite the challenges it faced.
