Ferding

1559Circulation

Obverse

Bust facing right surrounded by legend

Legend
English
D · G · GOTHART · KETLER ·
Dei Gratia Gotthard Kettler With God's grace, Gotthard Kettler

Reverse

Four-sectioned shield separating the date and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MAG · TEVT · ORD · LIVONES ·
Magistri Teutonici Ordins Livoniae Master of the Teutonic Order of Livonia

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1559 Wenden

    (15)59; Date at the end of obverse legend

  • 1559 Wenden

    (15)59; Date separated by reverse shield

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
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Gotthard Kettler (1559–1661)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Depending on the source, this coin is listed as being minted at Reval, Riga, or Wenden. Because the mint's name is not mentioned in the legend, Wenden is the most likely mint. The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. 1559 (date at the end of obverse legend): 1) D · G · GOTHART · KETLER · 59 · / MAG · TEVT · ORD · LIVONES · 2) D · G · GOTHART · KETLER · 59 · / MAG · TEVT · ORD · LIVONE · 1559 (date separated by reverse shield): 1) D · G · GOTHART · KETLER · / MAG · TEVT · ORD · LIVONE ·