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1 Schilling - Freytag von Loringhoven Wenden ND
| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.05 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | John Freitag of Loringhoven (Johann Freitag von Loringhoven) (1483-1494) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1494 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MON - ETA - WEN - ENS -
Lettering (regular font): MON - ETA - WEN - ENS -
Translation:
Moneta Wendensis
Coin of Wenden
Edge
Plain
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 Order, a military order of German knights, had been present in the area since the 13th century, but in the late 15th century, they were facing challenges from the Grand Duchy of Moscow and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This coin was minted during the reign of Freytag von Loringhoven, who was the Master of the Order from 1483 to 1494. Despite the challenges facing the Order, the coin still bears the image of the Virgin Mary on one side and the coat of arms of the Livonian Order on the other, indicating the importance of religion and the Order's identity.
