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1 Scherf - Hennig Scharpenberg ND
| Billon | 0.24 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Henning Scharpenberg (1424-1448) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1424-1448 |
| Value | 1 Scherf = ⅙ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1563) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.24 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Uniface (brakteat).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Livonian Confederation, which was a political entity that existed from the 13th to the 18th century in the territory of present-day Latvia and Estonia. The coin was made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 0.24 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the region during its time.
