20 Dukat

1525Circulation

Obverse

Person holding sword and four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONE · NOVA · MAGRI : LIVON - I :
Moneta Nova Magistri Livoniae New coin of the Master of Livonia

Reverse

Crowned person holding child to the right, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MARIA ! SERVA · POPVLV · TVV · Z5
Maria Serva Populum Tuum Marie, save your people

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1525 Wenden

    (15)Z5

Physical

Metal
Gold .986
Weight
69.8 g
Diameter
51 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
20 Dukat
= 16 Goldgulden
= 180 Mark
= 720 Ferding
= 6,480 Schilling
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Walter of Plettenberg (1494–1535)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

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