© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Pfennig - Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde Riga; two shields; curved sides ND
| Billon | 0.37 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 | 0.37 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#143816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tree in curved shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ARCHI · EPS · RIG ·
Lettering (regular font): ARCHI · EPS · RIG ·
Translation:
Archi Episcopus Rigensis
Arch-bishop of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued as a joint coinage between the Livonian Order and the Archbishopric of Riga.The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
No date:
1) VVA - P - MA - LIVO - / ARCHI · EPS · RIG ·
3) VV - P - M - LI - / ARCHI · EPS · RIG ·
2) W - P - MA - LI - / ARCHI · EPS · RIG ·
4) MA - GI · - LI - VO - / ARCHI · EPS · RIG ·
5) MA - GI · - LI - VO - / ARC · EPS · RIGE ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the region. The Livonian Confederation, which was a union of several Baltic states, was formed in 1418 and lasted until 1561. During this time, the region was constantly threatened by neighboring powers such as the Teutonic Knights and the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Despite these challenges, the Livonian Confederation was able to maintain its independence and issue its own coins, such as the 1 Pfennig coin , which features the shields of the cities of Riga and Wolter von Plettenberg.
