© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Scherf - Anonymous Reval; without dots ND
| Billon | 0.21 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1426-1439 |
| Value | 1 Scherf = ⅙ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.21 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Uniface (brakteat).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Livonian Confederation, which was a political entity that existed in the 15th century in the region that is now Latvia and Estonia. The coin was made of billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, and it weighed 0.21 grams. Despite its small size, it was an important means of exchange during its time.
