Ferding

1553–1557Circulation

Obverse

4-fold arms of Order and Galen

Legend
English
HINR: DE. GALEN. MA: LI(V).
Heinrich De Galen Magistri Livoniae Heinrich von Galen, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Shield of Order's arms (cross), date in legend

Legend
English
MO : NO : REVALIE : 1555
Moneta Nova Revaliensis New coin of Reval

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1553 Reval
    VF€67XF€120
  • 1554 Reval
    VF€67XF€120
  • 1555 Reval
    VF€67XF€120
  • 1556 Reval
    VF€67XF€120
  • 1557 Reval
    VF€67XF€120
  • 1557 Reval

    Over-date: 1557/4

Catalogue numbers

MB#
43

Physical

Metal
Silver .578
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
Also called
1/4 Mark = 4 Schilling
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Heinrich von Galen
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Ref. S# 517-74, varieties exist