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1 Pfennig - Freytag von Loringhoven Wenden ND
| Billon | 0.38 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | John Freitag of Loringhoven (Johann Freitag von Loringhoven) (1483-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1494 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIVONIE
Translation: of Livonia
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Freytag von Loringhoven, who was the Master of the Livonian Order, a military order of German knights, from 1483 to 1494. The coin features an image of von Loringhoven on one side and the Livonian Order's coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare example of a billon coin, which is made from a mixture of silver and copper, and was likely used for everyday transactions in the Livonian Confederation, a region in the Baltic region of Northern Europe.
