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1 Pfennig - Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde Riga; bumpy shield ND
| Billon | 0.39 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Wolter von Plettenberg (1494-1535) |
| Archbishop | Jasper Linde (1509-1524) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1509-1524 |
| 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#140686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tree inside butterfly-like shield over crossed cross and crosier.
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued 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 made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the medieval period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable than copper alone, while still maintaining some of the value of silver. The use of Billon in coinage can be traced back to ancient times, and it continued to be used in various forms until the 20th century.
