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1 Pfennig - Wilhelm von Fürstenberg Riga ND
| Billon | 0.39 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | William of Fürstenberg (1557-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1557-1558 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.39 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed keys surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON · NOVA · RIGE ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
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 Order, a military order of German knights, had been present in the area since the 13th century, but in the 16th century, they faced challenges from the expanding Russian Empire and the Protestant Reformation. This coin was minted during the reign of Wilhelm von Fürstenberg, who was the Master of the Order from 1557 to 1558. Despite the challenges, the coin still bears the symbol of the Livonian Order, the Cross of the Order, on one side, and the coat of arms of Wilhelm von Fürstenberg on the other. This coin is a small but fascinating piece of history that speaks to the complex political and religious dynamics of the time.
