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1 Schilling - Wolter von Plettenberg Wenden ND
| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.08 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Walter of Plettenberg (1494-1535) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1494-1525 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.08 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MON - ETA - WEN - DEN -
Lettering (regular font): MON - ETA - WEN - DEN -
Translation:
Moneta Wendensis
Coin of Wenden
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is often given Wolter von Plettenberg's full reign (1494 to 1535), but with the silver content of the schillings being reduced in 1525, it is unlikely these coins were struck after that date.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Wolter von Plettenberg, who was the Master of the Livonian Order, a military order that played a significant role in the history of the region now known as Latvia and Estonia. The coin features an image of von Plettenberg on one side and the Livonian Order's coat of arms on the other.
