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1 Pfennig - Hennig Scharpenberg ND
| Billon | 0.45 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Henning Scharpenberg (1424-1448) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1424-1448 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1563) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend.
Lettering: MONETA
Translation: Coin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Hennig Scharpenberg, who was the Archbishop of Riga from 1424 to 1448. During his tenure, he implemented various reforms and policies that helped to strengthen the economy and trade in the region, which may have contributed to the minting of this coin. Additionally, the fact that it is made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, suggests that it was designed to be a durable and practical coin for everyday use.
