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1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg Riga; bumpy bottom with pointy top
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.01 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Walter of Plettenberg (1494-1535) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1534-1535 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crossed keys surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · NO · RIGENSIS · 1534 ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1534:
1) WO · D - PLET - MAGI - LIVO - / MONE · NO · RIGENSIS · 1534 ·
1535:
1) WO · DE - PLET - MAG - LIVO - / MONE · NO · RIGENSIS · 1535
2) WO · D - PLET - MAGI - LIVO - / MONE · NO · RIGENSIS · 1535 ·
3) WO · D - PLET - MAG - LIVO - / MONE · NO · RIGENSIS · 1535
Another example:
© gginga47
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, containing 18.75% 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. The use of Billon allowed for a stronger and more durable coin while still maintaining some of the value of silver.
