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1 Pfennig - Hermann von Brüggeneye Riga ND
| Billon | 0.38 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Hermann von Brüggeneye (1535-1549) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1535-1549 |
| 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#141891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed keys under cross.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Hermann von Brüggeneye, who was the Master of the Livonian Order, a military order of German knights, from 1535 to 1549. The coin features an image of von Brüggeneye on one side and the Livonian Order's coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from the Livonian Order, which was a powerful and influential organization in the region during the 16th century.
