© Sulfur
© Sulfur
1 Pfennig - Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde Riga; smooth 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#141857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tree in smooth shield over 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 minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The Livonian Confederation, which was a loose alliance of territories in present-day Estonia and Latvia, was facing threats from neighboring powers and was struggling to maintain its independence. Despite these challenges, the confederation was able to issue its own coins, such as this 1 Pfennig coin, which feature the images of prominent local leaders like Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde. This coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of Livonia and Riga during this time period.