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1 Goldgulden - Wolter von Plettenberg Riga
1528 year| Gold | 4.21 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Walter of Plettenberg (1494-1535) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1528 |
| Value | 1 Goldgulden = 405 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.21 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONE · NOVA · RIGENS · 15Z8
Lettering (regular font): MONE · NOVA · RIGENS · 15Z8
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
Please note that the obverse image was created solely through following written description, and not through viewing an actual image of this coin. For that reason, the actual appearance of the coin may vary.Interesting fact
The 1 Goldgulden coin from the Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) weighs 4.21g, which is unusually light for a gold coin. Most gold coins from that era were heavier, typically weighing around 8-10 grams. The light weight of this coin may indicate that it was intended for smaller transactions or was meant to be easily portable.
