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1 Ferding - Gotthard Kettler Riga
1561 year| Silver (.531) | 2.46 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Gotthard Kettler (1559-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1561 |
| Value | 1 Ferding = 9 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Silver (.531) |
| Weight | 2.46 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crossed keys in shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NO - VA · RIGE · 1561
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ferding - Gotthard Kettler (Riga) 1561 coin from the Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) is that it features an image of a crowned eagle on the obverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the Livonian Order.
