1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg (Reval; no dot) ND (1515) front 1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg (Reval; no dot) ND (1515) back
1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg (Reval; no dot) ND (1515) photo
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1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg Reval; no dot ND

1515 year
Billon (.281 silver) 1.14 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation)
Master
Walter of Plettenberg (1494-1535)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1515
Value
1 Schilling
Currency
Schilling (1422-1561)
Composition
Billon (.281 silver)
Weight
1.14 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#140478
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross dividing legend into four sections.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MAG - ISTR - I · LIVO - INE -

Lettering (regular font): MAG - ISTR - I · LIVO - INE -

Translation:
Magistri Livoniae
Master of Livonia

Edge

Plain

Comment

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.

No date (1515):
1) MONETA · NO · REVALIE · / MAG - ISTR - I · LIVO - NIE -
2) MONETA · NO · REVALIE · / MAG - ISTR - I · LIVO - INE -
3) MONETA · NO · REVALIE · / MAG - ISTR - I · LIV - ONIE -

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique blend of both Christian and pagan elements in its design, reflecting the cultural influences of the Livonian Confederation at the time.