© Sulfur
© Sulfur
1 Pfennig - Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde Riga; one shield; bumpy bottom 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#143789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tree within circle and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONE · AR · EPIS · R
Lettering (regular font): MONE · AR · EPIS · R
Translation:
Moneta Archi Episcopus Rigensis
Coin of the Arch-bishop of Riga
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 and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure copper or silver. The use of Billon in coinage also made it possible to produce coins with a higher silver content than would have been possible with pure silver, as the copper content helped to strengthen the alloy.
