© Sulfur
© Sulfur
1 Ferding - Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde Riga; smooth shield; child to the right; left half shaded
1517 year| Silver (.930) | 2.85 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 |
| Year | 1517 |
| Value | 1 Ferding = 9 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Silver (.930) |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#143787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person above rays and holding child to the left, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: S - MARIA - CO · PO · EPV · A
Lettering (regular font): S - MARIA - CO · PO · EPV · A
Translation:
Sanctus Maria Conserva Populum Episcopus
Saint Mary, save the people of the bishopric
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 features a unique design element - the left half of the shield is shaded, while the right half is smooth. This design was used to indicate that the coin was issued by the Livonian Confederation, which was a union of Livonian cities and nobles that existed from 1418 to 1561. The shaded half of the shield represented the cities, while the smooth half represented the nobles. This design element was used on several coins issued by the Livonian Confederation during this time period, and it is a distinctive feature that sets these coins apart from others issued in the region.
