© Sulfur
© Sulfur
1 Ferding - Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde Riga; curved shield; child to the right
| Silver (.930) | 2.86 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Wolter von Plettenberg (1494-1535) |
| Archbishop | Jasper Linde (1509-1524) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1515-1516 |
| Value | 1 Ferding = 9 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Silver (.930) |
| Weight | 2.86 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person above rays and holding child to the right, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MARI ! TVM - SALVA · PO
Lettering (regular font): MARI ! TVM - SALVA · PO
Translation:
Maria Tuum Salva Populum
Mary, save your people
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued as a joint coinage between the Livonian Order and the Archbishopric of Riga.The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
1515:
1) MO · AR - CH · PI - ET · MA - GI · LIV - / MARI ! TVM - SALVA · PO
1516:
1) MO : AR - EPS · ET - MAGIS - LIVON - / MARIA ! TVM - SALVA : PO :
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique curved shield design, which is unlike most coins that have a flat or rounded shape.
