1 Ferding - Wolter von Plettenberg (Reval; bumpy top; child to the left) 1515 front 1 Ferding - Wolter von Plettenberg (Reval; bumpy top; child to the left) 1515 back
1 Ferding - Wolter von Plettenberg (Reval; bumpy top; child to the left) 1515 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Ferding - Wolter von Plettenberg Reval; bumpy top; child to the left

1515 year
Silver (.930) 2.46 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation)
Master
Walter of Plettenberg (1494-1535)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1515
Value
1 Ferding = 9 Schilling
Currency
Schilling (1422-1561)
Composition
Silver (.930)
Weight
2.46 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#140481
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross in shield, under date, and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · REVALIE ·
1515

Lettering (regular font):
MONETA · NOVA · REVALIE ·
1515

Translation:
Moneta Nova Revaliensis
New coin of Reval

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a bumpy top. This feature was added to the coin to help distinguish it from other coins in circulation, and it gives the coin a distinctive texture and feel. Additionally, the coin's design includes an image of a child to the left of the central figure, Wolter von Plettenberg, which adds to its historical and cultural significance.