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1 Ferding - Wolter von Plettenberg Reval; flat top; straight shield
| Silver (.930) | 2.84 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Walter of Plettenberg (1494-1535) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1526-1528 |
| Value | 1 Ferding = 9 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Silver (.930) |
| Weight | 2.84 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#163070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross in shield, under date, and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · REVALI ·
15Z8
Lettering (regular font):
MONETA · NOVA · REVALI ·
15Z8
Translation:
Moneta Nova Revaliensis
New coin of Reval
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The Livonian Order, a military order of German knights, had been ruling over much of present-day Estonia and Latvia for centuries, but in the early 16th century, they faced growing opposition from the local population and other neighboring powers. In 1526, the Order was defeated by the forces of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, and the region was subsequently divided between Moscow and the Kingdom of Poland. This coin, minted during the final years of the Livonian Order's rule, is a tangible reminder of a pivotal moment in the region's history.
