© Haljak Coin Auction
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1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg Riga; smooth bottom with flat top; right shaded
1532 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.07 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 | 1.07 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#152403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 - PLETT - ENB · M - A · LIVO - / MONE · NOVA · RIGENSIS ·153Z
2) WOLT - PLETT - ENB · M - A · LIVO - / MONE · NO · RIGENSIS ·153Z
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg coin is that it was minted during the Livonian Order, a military order that played a significant role in the history of the region now known as Latvia and Estonia. The Livonian Order was a German military order that was founded in the 13th century, and it controlled a large portion of the region until the 16th century. The coin features an image of Wolter von Plettenberg, who was the Master of the Order from 1532 to 1535. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, also reflect the economic and political influence of the Livonian Order during that time.
