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2 Goldgulden - Wolter von Plettenberg Riga
1528 year| Gold | 8.36 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Walter of Plettenberg (1494-1535) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1528 |
| Value | 2 Goldgulden = 810 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.36 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONE · NOVA · RIGENS · 15Z8
Lettering (regular font): MONE · NOVA · RIGENS · 15Z8
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
Depending on the source, the double Goldgulden is either stated as being worth 2-1/2 Dukat or 2-3/8 Dukat.Interesting fact
The 2 Goldgulden coin from the Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) weighs 8.36g, which is unusually heavy for a coin of its denomination.
