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1 Pfennig - Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde Riga; two shields; smooth sides ND
| Billon | 0.38 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 | 0.38 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tree in smooth shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MO · ARC · EPS · RIGE ·
Lettering (regular font): MO · ARC · EPS · RIGE ·
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 minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Livonian Confederation was a loose alliance of territories in present-day Estonia and Latvia that was formed in 1418, and it struggled to maintain its independence against the powerful neighboring states of Lithuania, Poland, and the Teutonic Knights. Despite these challenges, the Confederation was able to issue its own coins, such as this 1 Pfennig coin, which features the shields of the cities of Riga and Wolter von Plettenberg. This coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of Livonia and Riga during this period.
