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1 Pfennig - Bernd von der Borch Riga ND
| Billon | 0.35 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Bernard of the Borch (1471-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1471-1483 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross dividing the surrounding legend into four sections.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MO - NE - TA - LI -
Lettering (regular font): MO - NE - TA - LI -
Translation:
Moneta Livoniae
Coin of Livonia
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Bernd von der Borch, who was the Master of the Livonian Order, a military order of German knights, from 1471 to 1483. The Livonian Order played a significant role in the history of the region, and this coin is a tangible reminder of that era.
