Ferding

1529–1532Circulation

Obverse

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

Legend
English
WOLTE · PLET - TENB · MA · LI
Wolter Plettenberg Magistri Livoniae Wolter von Plettenberg, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Castle under crossed keys and date, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · RIGENSIS · 153Z ·
Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1529 Riga
  • 1530 Riga
  • 1531 Riga
  • 1532 Riga

    153Z

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