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© Emporium Hamburg
1 Pfennig - Silvester Stodewescher Without circle ND
| Billon | 0.39 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Silvester Stodewescher (1448-1479) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1448-1479 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1563) |
| 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#139775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crossed cross and crosier without circle below and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: RIGENSIS
Lettering (regular font): RIGENSIS
Translation: Riga
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Silvester Stodewescher, who was the Archbishop of Riga from 1448 to 1479. During his tenure, he implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the economy and military of the Archbishopric, which likely contributed to the coin's creation and circulation. Additionally, the fact that it was 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 form of currency for everyday transactions.
