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© WAG Online Auktions
1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde Riga; curved sides ND
| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.03 g | 18 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 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.03 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tree in shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONE · ARHC · EPS · RI ·
Lettering (regular font): MONE · ARHC · EPS · RI ·
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.The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
No date (obverse legend starts at 12:00):
1) MAG - IST - LIV - ONI - / MONE · ARHC · EPS · RI ·
No date (obverse legend starts at 3:00):
1) MAD - GIS - TRI - LIV - / MONE · ARHC · EPS · RI ·
2) MAG - IST - LIV - ONI - / MONE · EPS · ARHC · RI ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, .281 silver. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver was too soft to be used for coins that were meant to be used in everyday transactions. By adding other metals to the silver, the coin became stronger and more durable.
