© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde Riga; straight sides ND
| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.16 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 | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tree in shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ARCI : EPS · RIGENS ·
Lettering (regular font): ARCI : EPS · RIGENS ·
Translation:
Archi Episcopus Rigensis
Arch-bishopric 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:
1) MAG - IST - RI · L - IVO - / ARCI : EPS · RIGENS ·
2) MAG - IST - RI · L - IVO - / SISREIR · ATDRE ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The Livonian Confederation, which was a union of Livonian cities and nobility, was facing threats from both the Teutonic Knights and the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Despite these challenges, the Confederation was able to maintain its independence and issue its own coins, such as this 1 Schilling coin, which features Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde on its obverse and reverse sides, respectively.
