© killeriux45
© killeriux45
2 Schillings - Wolter von Plettenberg and Jasper Linde Riga ND
| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Wolter von Plettenberg (1494-1535) |
| Archbishop | Jasper Linde (1509-1524) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1509-1524 |
| Value | 2 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person above rays and holding child to the right, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MARI · TV · SAL · P - O ·
Lettering (regular font): MARI · TV · SAL · P - O ·
Translation:
Maria Tuum Salva Populum
Marie, save your people
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued as a joint coinage between the Livonian Order and the Archbishopric of Riga.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The Livonian Confederation, which was a loose alliance of territories in present-day Estonia and Latvia, was facing threats from neighboring powers and was struggling to maintain its independence. Despite these challenges, the confederation was able to issue its own currency, which is a testament to its resilience and determination to maintain its sovereignty.
