© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Ferding - Heinrich von Galen Riga
1556 year| Silver (.578) | 2.46 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Henry of Galen (1551-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1556 |
| Value | 1 Ferding = 9 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Silver (.578) |
| Weight | 2.46 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed keys in shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · RIGENS ·
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 that existed from 1418 to 1561. It was a confederation of four ecclesiastical states and six secular states in the territory of present-day Estonia and Latvia. The Livonian Order, which minted this coin, was one of the ecclesiastical states and played an important role in the region's politics and economy during that time.
