Ferding

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

Details

Value: Ferding

Type: Circulation

Ruler: Walter of Plettenberg (1494–1535)

Demonetized: Yes

Notes

There is some uncertainty about this coin's date. While Heritage Auctions and NGC list this coin's date as 1517, a similar coin appeared at Haljak Auction with the date listed as 1533 (the type without the halo). It seems unlikely Riga would strike two similar coins that many years apart, especially considering there were other types minted between those dates, so the two coins were most likely struck within a similar time-frame. Comparing the two examples, 1533 is the most probable date: the 1 is the small tick after the inscription, the 5 is crude enough to appear like a 1, the 7 is actually a crude 3, and the 3 is the end squiggle

Diameter24.5 mm
Weight2.46 g

MetalSilver .930

ShapeRound (irregular)

Obverse

Person above wavy four-sectioned shield holding child to the left, all surrounded by legend

Legend

English

WOL · PLG - T · MAG · LIV

Wolter Plettenberg Magistri Livoniae Wolter von Plettenberg, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Castle under crossed keys surrounded by legend

Legend

English

MONE · NOVA · RIG'S '573

Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga

Edge

TypeType: Plain

Issues

Year

'573

1533 Riga
'573