© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Pfennig - Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde Riga; one shield; smooth bottom with right half shaded ND
| Billon | 0.36 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 | 0.36 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tree within circle and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MO · ARCHI · MAGISTRI ·
Lettering (regular font): MO · ARCHI · MAGISTRI ·
Translation:
Moneta Archi Magistri
Coin of the Arch(-bishop of Riga) and the Master (of Livonia)
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 minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The Livonian Confederation, which was a union of Livonian cities and nobility, was facing threats from neighboring powers and was eventually annexed by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1561. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of the region continued to be minted, with the 1 Pfennig coin being one example of this.
