© Sulfur
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1 Ferding - Gotthard Kettler Wenden; bust partially facing right
1559 year| Silver (.578) | 2.46 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Gotthard Kettler (1559-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1559 |
| Value | 1 Ferding = 9 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Silver (.578) |
| Weight | 2.46 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-sectioned shield separating the date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG · TEVT · ORD · LIVONE ·
5 - 9
Translation:
Magistri Teutonici Ordins Livoniae
Master of the Teutonic Order of Livonia
Edge
Plain
Comment
Depending on the source, this coin is listed as being minted at Reval, Riga, or Wenden. Because the mint's name is not mentioned in the legend, Wenden is the most likely mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Gotthard Kettler, who was the last Master of the Livonian Order and the first Duke of Livonia. He played a significant role in the history of the region, and his portrait on the coin makes it a valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and history.
