© Haljak Coin Auction
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1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg Reval; hollow dot with decorative lettering ND
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.02 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Walter of Plettenberg (1494-1535) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1531-1532 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#136989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross dividing legend into four sections with a hollow dot in the top right quadrant.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MA - GIS - TR - LIV -
Lettering (regular font): MA - GIS - TR - LIV -
Translation:
Magistri Livoniae
Master of Livonia
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Wolter von Plettenberg, who was the Master of the Livonian Order, a military order of German knights, from 1531 to 1532. The coin features a hollow dot with decorative lettering, which was a unique feature of coins minted during this time period. Additionally, the coin was made of billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, and weighs 1.02 grams.
