Ferding

1523–1526Circulation

Obverse

Person above smooth, four-sectioned shield holding child to the right, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
WOLT · PLET · MAGIS · LIVO
Wolter Plettenberg Magistri Livoniae Wolter von Plettenberg, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Castle under crossed keys surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONE · NOVA · RIGEN· 15Z6
Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1523 Riga

    15Z3

  • 1525 Riga

    15Z5

  • 1526 Riga

    15Z6

Physical

Metal
Silver .930
Weight
2.46 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Ferding
= 1/45 Goldgulden
= 1/36 Ducat
= 1/4 Mark
= 9 Schilling
= 27 Pfennig
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Walter of Plettenberg (1494–1535)
Demonetized
Yes