1 Pfennig - Gotthard Kettler (Riga) 1561 front 1 Pfennig - Gotthard Kettler (Riga) 1561 back
1 Pfennig - Gotthard Kettler (Riga) 1561 photo
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1 Pfennig - Gotthard Kettler Riga

1561 year
Billon 0.39 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation)
Master
Gotthard Kettler (1559-1661)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1561
Value
1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling
Currency
Schilling (1422-1561)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.39 g
Diameter
13 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#141979
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crossed keys under cross.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from the Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) weighs only 0.39 grams, making it one of the lightest coins in circulation during its time.