© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Pfennig - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga ND
| Billon | 0.39 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Henry of Galen (Heinrich von Galen) (1551-1557) |
| Archbishop | Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539-1563) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1551-1556 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1500-1561) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#143824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: WILHELM · ARC · E · RIG ·
Translation:
Wilhelm Archi Episcopus Rigensis
Wilhelm, Arch-bishop of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was minted as a joint coinage between the Livonian Order and the Archbishopric of Riga.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 Confederation, which was a union of Livonian cities and nobility, was facing threats from both the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Poland. This coin was minted during the reign of Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg, who were both prominent figures in the region's politics and military. Despite the challenges they faced, the Livonian Confederation was able to maintain its independence and continue to mint its own currency, such as this 1 Pfennig coin.
