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20 Dukat - Wolter von Plettenberg Wenden
1525 year| Gold (.986) | 69.80 g | 51 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Walter of Plettenberg (1494-1535) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1525 |
| Value | 20 Ducats (6480) |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 69.80 g |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned person holding child to the right, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MARIA ! SERVA · POPVLV · TVV · Z5
Lettering (regular font): MARIA ! SERVA · POPVLV · TVV · Z5
Translation:
Maria Serva Populum Tuum
Marie, save your people
Edge
Plain
Comment
Depending on the source, this coin is listed as being minted at Riga or at Wenden. Because the mint's name is not mentioned in the legend, Wenden is the most likely mint, although more evidence would be needed to say for sure.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Dukat coin featuring Wolter von Plettenberg is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The Livonian Order, a military order of German knights, had been involved in a long-standing conflict with the Grand Duchy of Moscow, and the coin may have been minted as a way to finance the Order's military efforts. Despite the challenges faced by the Order during this time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
