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1 Schilling - Henning Scharpenberg ND
| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.12 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Henning Scharpenberg (1424-1448) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1424-1448 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1563) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend.
Lettering: MONETA : RIGENSIS :
Translation: Coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henning Scharpenberg, who was the Archbishop of Riga from 1424 to 1448. During his tenure, he implemented various reforms and policies that helped to strengthen the economy and trade in the region, which may have contributed to the minting of this coin. Additionally, the fact that it is made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, suggests that it was intended for circulation and use in everyday transactions, highlighting its practicality and utility for the people of the Archbishopric of Riga during that time.
