© Haljak Coin Auction
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1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg Riga; smooth bottom with flat top; left shaded
1532 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.12 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Walter of Plettenberg (1494-1535) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1532 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crossed keys surrounded by legend.
Lettering: MONE · NO · RIGENSIS ·153Z
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1532:
1) WOLT - PLETTE - NB · MA - LIVO - / MONE · NO · RIGENSIS ·153Z
2) WOL - PLETT - ENB · M - A · LIVO - / MONE · NO · RIGENSIS ·153Z
3) WOL - PLET - TENB - MA · LIV - / MONE · NO · RIGENSIS ·153Z
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 copper, but contains only 0.1875 silver. This means that the coin was not made of pure silver, but rather a combination of metals. This was a common practice during that time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear, while still maintaining some level of intrinsic value due to the presence of silver.
